Ulkundei - Koida, Sundargarh

Ulkundei is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 170 km from Sundargarh. Gopna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulkundei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulkundei is 384735. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Ulkundei 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 Ulkundei

According to the 2011 Census, Ulkundei village had a total population of 416 people, including 211 males and 205 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.43%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 39.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulkundei

Ulkundei 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 Ulkundei

Public transport in the Ulkundei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ulkundei is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ulkundei is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulkundei

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

Health Facilities in Ulkundei

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

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