Ukhadi - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Ukhadi is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukhadi is 243819. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.49 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ukhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhadi village had a total population of 2,334 people, including 1,179 males and 1,155 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.52%, with male literacy at 59.63% and female literacy at 36.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukhadi

Ukhadi 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 Ukhadi

Ukhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Ukhadi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Ukhadi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukhadi

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

Health Facilities in Ukhadi

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

FAQs about Ukhadi