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

As per Census 2011, Hikudi village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 451 males and 392 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 373 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843451392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885236
Scheduled Castes (SC)373207166
Scheduled Tribes (ST)693435
Literate Population615347268
Illiterate Population228104124

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SripuraEast1.13 km
Jogi GumphaNorth1.34 km
HalhalpurNorth-West1.49 km
SauripaliEast1.90 km
MundoghatSouth-East1.93 km
BaghalpurNorth2.23 km
RaksaNorth-East2.76 km
LehediEast2.78 km
SansanpurNorth2.92 km
BadhilaNorth-West2.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hikudi

Where is Hikudi located?

Hikudi village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hikudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Hikudi is Mundoghat.

What is the pincode of Hikudi?

The pincode of Hikudi is 767062.

What is the population of Hikudi?

Hikudi has a total population of 843, including 451 males and 392 females.

How many households are there in Hikudi?

There are 247 households in Hikudi.

What is the literacy rate in Hikudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hikudi is 72.95%. Male literacy is 76.94% and female literacy is 68.37%.