Ujalpur - Tangarpali, Sundargarh

Ujalpur is a village situated in the Tangarpali tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Lephripara and around 12 km from Sundargarh. Ujalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujalpur is 383702. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 770011 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ujalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ujalpur

As per Census 2011, Ujalpur village has a total population of 2,054 people, consisting of 1,067 males and 987 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 830 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0541,067987
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20210894
Scheduled Castes (SC)254124130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)830439391
Literate Population1,555872683
Illiterate Population499195304

Nearby Villages of Ujalpur

Ujalpur 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)
KhuntamundaSouth-West1.51 km
TumbapaliNorth-West1.82 km
KuarbagaSouth-East1.91 km
BartankelaWest2.08 km
TangarpaliEast2.19 km
BelsaraNorth2.41 km
SargipaliSouth2.51 km
JhariapaliWest2.82 km
ChakuliSouth-West3.02 km
DhelsaraSouth-West3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ujalpur

Ujalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharsuguda Jn, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 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 Sundargarh to Ujalpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ujalpur is about 12 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 Ujalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Ujalpur

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

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

FAQs about Ujalpur

Where is Ujalpur located?

Ujalpur village is located in Tangarpali Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ujalpur?

Ujalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ujalpur?

The pincode of Ujalpur is 770011.

What is the population of Ujalpur?

Ujalpur has a total population of 2,054, including 1,067 males and 987 females.

How many households are there in Ujalpur?

There are 508 households in Ujalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Ujalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ujalpur is 75.71%. Male literacy is 81.72% and female literacy is 69.20%.