Udayagiri - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Udayagiri is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bajrakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udayagiri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Udayagiri is 410223. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Udayagiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Udayagiri
According to the 2011 Census, Udayagiri village had a total population of 773 people, including 402 males and 371 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 73.86%.
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 | 773 | 402 | 371 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 90 | 48 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 562 | 319 | 243 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 83 | 128 |
Nearby Villages of Udayagiri
Udayagiri 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 Udayagiri
Udayagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Udayagiri is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Udayagiri is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Udayagiri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Udayagiri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Udayagiri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Udayagiri 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 Udayagiri
Where is Udayagiri located?
Udayagiri village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Udayagiri?
The Gram Panchayat of Udayagiri is Bajrakot.
What is the pincode of Udayagiri?
The pincode of Udayagiri is 752032.
What is the population of Udayagiri?
Udayagiri had a total population of 773, including 402 males and 371 females.
How many households are there in Udayagiri?
Udayagiri had 175 households.
What is the literacy rate in Udayagiri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udayagiri was 82.28%. Male literacy was 90.11% and female literacy was 73.86%.