Udala

Udala is a town and a notified area committee in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.GeographyUdala is located at. It has an average elevation of 57 metres (187 feet). The place is situated about 45 km from Baripada the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj. This is situated near the great waterfalls of Similipal.DemographicsIndia 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 panchayat is Bahubandh Grama panchayat.Places of interestThe main place of attraction is Devkund (25 km from Udala, 40 km from Baripada, 45 km from Balasore). It is also a Devi Pitha. A big festival is held during the month of January during Makar Sankranti. Sameebrikshya (where Pandavas kept their weapons during their exile), a single vertical stone is also a major tourist place. Besides Devkund there are two other tourist attractions, Kalo and Sunei irrigation project.Devkund: Devkund is a divine scenic spot, found at a distance of 65 km from Baripada and 110 km from Balasore. This place is an important tourist attraction, owing to its alluring waterfalls and natural beauty. Perched on a hill, Maa Ambika Temple is a renowned shrine of Devkund.