Ulunda - Ulunda, Sonepur

Ulunda is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Ulunda and around 20 km from Subarnapur. Ullunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulunda is 419197. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ulunda 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 Ulunda

As per Census 2011, Ulunda village has a total population of 1,694 people, consisting of 864 males and 830 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,302 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,694864830
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889791
Scheduled Castes (SC)19710493
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231112
Literate Population1,302720582
Illiterate Population392144248

Nearby Villages of Ulunda

Ulunda 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)
GandabahalNorth-East1.45 km
UdepadarSouth-East1.77 km
KhaliapaliSouth2.07 km
MaraloiSouth-West2.08 km
MatikhaiNorth-West2.10 km
GailmuraNorth-West2.23 km
LastalaEast2.27 km
GaurgaonSouth2.48 km
MaulimalNorth-East2.64 km
JampaliSouth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ulunda

Ulunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 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 Ulunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Ulunda is about 20 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 Ulunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ulunda

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

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

FAQs about Ulunda

Where is Ulunda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ulunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ulunda is Ullunda.

What is the pincode of Ulunda?

The pincode of Ulunda is 767062.

What is the population of Ulunda?

Ulunda has a total population of 1,694, including 864 males and 830 females.

How many households are there in Ulunda?

There are 426 households in Ulunda.

What is the literacy rate in Ulunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulunda is 76.86%. Male literacy is 83.33% and female literacy is 70.12%.