UDALA

About Udala

Udala is a town and a notified area committee in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa. Udala is located at 2134N 8634E / 21.57N 86.57E / 21.57; 86.57. It has an average elevation of 57metres (187feet). The place is situated about 45km from Baripada the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj in Orissa, India.This is situated near the great biophierpani waterfall of Similipal. As of 2001 India census, 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. 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...