Ufula - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Ufula is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Biramaharajpur and around 21 km from Subarnapur. Ufula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ufula is 419411. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ufula

As per Census 2011, Ufula village has a total population of 2,430 people, consisting of 1,279 males and 1,151 females. The village has 594 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,861 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ufula are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4301,2791,151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245129116
Scheduled Castes (SC)403194209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1437469
Literate Population1,8611,069792
Illiterate Population569210359

Nearby Villages of Ufula

Ufula 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanapaliNorth-East1.05 km
GoudkelaSouth-East1.47 km
DantapaliSouth-West1.53 km
LaturpetNorth1.58 km
KanpurNorth-West1.69 km
JharkumundaEast2.00 km
ChampamalEast2.14 km
BaghamariNorth2.20 km
TithipaliSouth-West2.30 km
KamalpurSouth2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ufula

Ufula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Ufula is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Ufula is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ufula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ufula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ufula

Where is Ufula located?

Ufula village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ufula?

Ufula is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ufula?

The pincode of Ufula is 767018.

What is the population of Ufula?

Ufula has a total population of 2,430, including 1,279 males and 1,151 females.

How many households are there in Ufula?

There are 594 households in Ufula.

What is the literacy rate in Ufula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ufula is 76.58%. Male literacy is 83.58% and female literacy is 68.81%.