Hud - Ulunda, Sonepur

Hud is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ulunda and around 45 km from Subarnapur. S.patrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hud is 419130. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Hud 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 Hud

According to the 2011 Census, Hud village had a total population of 223 people, including 111 males and 112 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.66%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 76.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Hud

Hud 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 Hud

Hud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Hud is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Hud is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hud

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

Health Facilities in Hud

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

FAQs about Hud