Hikudi - Ulunda, Sonepur

Hikudi is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Biramaharajpur and around 4 km from Subarnapur. Mundoghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hikudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikudi is 419369. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Hikudi 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 Hikudi

According to the 2011 Census, Hikudi village had a total population of 843 people, including 451 males and 392 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 75.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Hikudi

Hikudi 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 Hikudi

Hikudi 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 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Hikudi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Hikudi is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikudi

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

Health Facilities in Hikudi

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

FAQs about Hikudi