Udaykani - Astaranga, Puri
Udaykani is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Konark and around 51 km from Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udaykani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Udaykani is 409356. The village covers a total geographical area of 36 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Udaykani 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 Udaykani
According to the 2011 Census, Udaykani village had a total population of 136 people, including 54 males and 82 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,519 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.43%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 80.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 136 | 54 | 82 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 78 | 30 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 107 | 48 | 59 |
| Illiterate Population | 29 | 6 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Udaykani
Udaykani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Udaykani
Udaykani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Udaykani is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Udaykani is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Udaykani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Udaykani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Udaykani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Udaykani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Udaykani
Where is Udaykani located?
Udaykani village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Udaykani?
The Gram Panchayat of Udaykani is Sisua.
What is the pincode of Udaykani?
The pincode of Udaykani is 752109.
What is the population of Udaykani?
Udaykani had a total population of 136, including 54 males and 82 females.
How many households are there in Udaykani?
Udaykani had 29 households.
What is the literacy rate in Udaykani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udaykani was 88.43%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 80.82%.