Ulasara - Banei, Sundargarh

Ulasara is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Tikaetpali and around 180 km from Sundargarh. Bhalupani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulasara is 385041. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

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

Population of Ulasara

According to the 2011 Census, Ulasara village had a total population of 469 people, including 225 males and 244 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 73.60% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population469225244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974750
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)324151173
Literate Population21913188
Illiterate Population25094156

Nearby Villages of Ulasara

Ulasara 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)
BarghatSouth-West1.92 km
BhalupaniSouth-East2.21 km
BhadimaraNorth-East2.81 km
SanbhalupaniSouth-East4.27 km
JamujoreEast5.02 km
DantaguthaniNorth-East5.86 km
SarsarabalangSouth-East6.01 km
KhajuridihiSouth-East7.22 km
BandhabhuinEast7.40 km
KantabahalNorth-East7.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ulasara

Public transport in the Ulasara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 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 Raurkela to Ulasara is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ulasara is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulasara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ulasara

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

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

FAQs about Ulasara

Where is Ulasara located?

Ulasara village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ulasara?

The Gram Panchayat of Ulasara is Bhalupani.

What is the pincode of Ulasara?

The pincode of Ulasara is 770051.

What is the population of Ulasara?

Ulasara had a total population of 469, including 225 males and 244 females.

How many households are there in Ulasara?

Ulasara had 99 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ulasara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulasara was 58.87%. Male literacy was 73.60% and female literacy was 45.36%.