Uchhta - Ratni Faridpur, Jehanabad

Uchhta is a village situated in the Ratni Faridpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ratni Faridpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Uchita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchhta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchhta is 260069. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 804429 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Uchhta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jahanabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uchhta

According to the 2011 Census, Uchhta village had a total population of 4,082 people, including 2,120 males and 1,962 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 55.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchhta

Uchhta 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 Uchhta

Uchhta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Niyazipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Uchhta is about 12 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 Uchhta

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

Health Facilities in Uchhta

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

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