Uchka Ganw - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Uchka Ganw is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Uchakaganw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchka Ganw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchka Ganw is 230768. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Gopalganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Uchka Ganw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uchka Ganw

According to the 2011 Census, Uchka Ganw village had a total population of 4,805 people, including 2,243 males and 2,562 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 76.78% and female literacy at 56.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchka Ganw

Uchka Ganw 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 Uchka Ganw

Uchka Ganw is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salar Khurd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopalganj to Uchka Ganw is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchka Ganw

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

Health Facilities in Uchka Ganw

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

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