Uchala - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Uchala is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Roshan Ganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchala is 255933. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uchala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Uchala

According to the 2011 Census, Uchala village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 793 males and 750 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.48%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 53.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 775, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Uchala

Uchala 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Uchala

Public transport in the Uchala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Uchala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Uchala is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchala

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

Health Facilities in Uchala

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

FAQs about Uchala