Udayapur - Astaranga, Puri

Udayapur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kakatpur and around 70 km from Puri. Korana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udayapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udayapur is 409179. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Udayapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Udayapur

According to the 2011 Census, Udayapur village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 601 males and 595 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 85.66% and female literacy at 72.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Udayapur

Udayapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Udayapur

Udayapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Udayapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Udayapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udayapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Udayapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Udayapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Udayapur village are given below:

FAQs about Udayapur