Udala
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| Coordinates | 21°34′N 86°34′E / 21.57°N 86.57°ECoordinates: 21°34′N 86°34′E / 21.57°N 86.57°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Orissa |
| District(s) | Mayurbhanj |
| Population | 11,712 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 57 metres (187 ft) |
Udala is a town and a notified area committee in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa.
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[edit] Geography
Udala is located at 21°34′N 86°34′E / 21.57°N 86.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 57 metres (187 feet). The place is situated about 45 km from Baripada the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj in Orissa, India.This is situated near the great biophierpani waterfall of Similipal.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Udala had a population of 11,712. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Udala has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Udala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Under this block, many panchayats are there. Among them largest and ideal panchayat is Bahubandh Grama panchayat.
[edit] Places of interest
The main place of attraction is Debkund (25KM from Udala, 40KM from Baripada,45KM from Balasore). It is also a "Devi Pitha". A big festival held in the month of January during Makar Sankranti. Samebrikshya (Where pandavas kept their weapons during their exile), a single vertical stone is also a major tourist place.Besides DevKund there are three other tourist attraction , Kalo and Sunei irrigation projct.
DEVKUND
Devkund is a divine scenic spot, found at a distance of 65 km from Baripada and 110 km from Baleswar. This place is an important tourist attraction, owing to its alluring waterfalls and natural beauty. Perched on a hill, Ambika Temple is a renowned shrine of Deokund.
jhinkeswar temple
This is an abode of Lord Shiva. It is a place famous for the Udbhaba linga means where the linga has appeared from the ground. So the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is below the ground level. There is a small pond attached to the temple and an old and deep well located in the premise of the temple. Every year on the Shivaratri day, the famous "Jagara jatra" is conducted in the village. Merchats from far away place gather here to sell their comodities. This Jatra is conducted for about 15 days. This place is famous for its various sweets. The Jhinkeswar mixture factory is also situated here. Jhinkeswar mixture factory key people: Bhaskar chandra sahu and Damodar sahu.Founded in 1990,industry: food,products: snacks.Headquarters in jhinkapada,mayurbhanj,orrisa.
[edit] Communications
There are Bus Communication from Baripada and Balasore and Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Every 10 MIN there is a bus from Baripada and in every 30Min there is aBus From Balasore. Bhubaneswar and cuttack are connected with Udala through bus route with good luxury Buses everyday.
Nearest Railway station are Baripada(40KM) and Balasore(45KM)
Devkund
Devkund is a divine scenic spot, found at a distance of 65 km from Baripada and 110 km from Baleswar. This place is an important tourist attraction, owing to its alluring waterfalls and natural beauty. Perched on a hill, Ambika Temple is a renowned shrine of Deokund. There are many beautiful spots which are worth visiting like Kala dam,Samrukhya,Suno dam,With samrukhya mythology is associated. At the time of makar sankranti people are trying to climb the large rock.
[edit] Schools and Colleges
There are many UG ME Schools, 3High Schools (Out of which one is girls' high school, another is a Udala high School, though it is not a boys' high school but is called as a boys' high school as no girls take admission in this school and Nagpal high school). There is a College on the way to Baripada and there is also a women's college. The education standard in Udala is good.The women college is called as indira gandhi womens' college. Some good schools are Udala High School,Udala Girls High School, Nagpal High School. Rather than the Govt Schools there are a few public schools.There are many public schools like Morning star, Cambridge school.
[edit] Festivals
All the festivals are celebrated here in great joy and delight. Durga Puja, Makara Sankranti, Kali Puja, Rajo,Ganesh Puja are celebrated. After Saraswati Puja, there is a festival called as "Saraswati Mela" is also held. In mean time Udala Town Usually decorated with lights and Music. Eid and Ramadan also celebrated very joyfully here.
[edit] Politics
There are 12 Words in Udala town. The main Village comes under udala is Mendhakhai and Nagpal,rather than there are few other places like Bandhasahi,Jyoti nagar,Jantrida,Subudhiband,Collegeroad,Nagbani,Lodha colony,Kalia Chhak. Current MLA from Udala (ST) Assembly Constituency is Shrinath Soren of BJD. Previous MLAs from this seat were Bhaskar Madhei of BJP, who won the seat in State elections in 2004 and also in 2000. Rabaneswar Madhei who won this seat representing INC in 1995 and in 1985 and representing INC(I) in 1980, Rohidas Soren of JD in 1990, and Birbhadra Singh of JNP in 1977.[3]
Udala is part of Mayurbhanj (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Udala
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 10-Udala Constituency of Orissa". Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp10.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Orissa". Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
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