Udala
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Udala is a town and a notified area committee in Mayurbhanj district
in the India
n state
of Orissa
.
the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj in Orissa
, India
.This is situated near the great biophierpani waterfall of Similipal.
, 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.
DEVKUND
Deokund 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.
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
Deokund 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 is a College on the way to Baripada and there is also a women's college. The education standard in Udala is good.
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.
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.
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.
Udala is part of Mayurbhanj (Lok Sabha constituency)
.
Mayurbhanj District
Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Orissa state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Orissa by area. Baripada city is the district headquarters. As of 2011 it is the third most populous district of Orissa , after Ganjam and Cuttack.-History:Mayurbhanj District was formed...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
.
Geography
Udala is located at 21.57°N 86.57°E. It has an average elevation of 57 metres (187 feet). The place is situated about 45 km from BaripadaBaripada
Baripada is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Orissa, India. Baripada is the district headquarters. It is a place to stay and tour the Mayurbhanj region, a region with one of the most important wildlife parks of India , lush valleys, forest lands and scores of ancient...
the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj in Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.This is situated near the great biophierpani waterfall of Similipal.
Demographics
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, 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.
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
Deokund 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.
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
Deokund 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.
Schools and Colleges
There are many UG ME Schools, High Schools (Out of which one is girls' high school, another is a Coed and 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).There is a College on the way to Baripada and there is also a women's college. The education standard in Udala is good.
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.
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.
Politics
There are 12 Word 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
Biju Janata Dal
The Biju Janata Dal is a state political party of the Indian state of Orissa led by Naveen Patnaik, son of former state chief minister Biju Patnaik. It was founded on 27 December 1997.-History:...
. 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
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
in 1995 and in 1985 and representing INC(I) in 1980, Rohidas Soren of JD
Janata Dal
Janata Dal is an Indian political party which was formed through the merger of Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal, Congress, and the Jan Morcha led by V. P...
in 1990, and Birbhadra Singh of JNP
Janata Party
The Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
in 1977.
Udala is part of Mayurbhanj (Lok Sabha constituency)
Mayurbhanj (Lok Sabha constituency)
Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Orissa state in eastern India.-Assembly segments:...
.