Uchukapadu - Muniguda, Rayagada

Uchukapadu is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Ambadala and around 105 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchukapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchukapadu is 424562. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Uchukapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Uchukapadu village had a total population of 55 people, including 28 males and 27 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 7.50%, with male literacy at 9.52% and female literacy at 5.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchukapadu

Uchukapadu 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 Uchukapadu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Uchukapadu. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Uchukapadu is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Uchukapadu is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchukapadu

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

Health Facilities in Uchukapadu

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

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