Uchalenga - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Uchalenga is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Khirti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchalenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchalenga is 436093. The village covers a total geographical area of 943.98 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Uchalenga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uchalenga

According to the 2011 Census, Uchalenga village had a total population of 743 people, including 367 males and 376 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.88%, with male literacy at 53.61% and female literacy at 32.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 682.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchalenga

Uchalenga 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 Uchalenga

Uchalenga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Uchalenga is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Uchalenga is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchalenga

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

Health Facilities in Uchalenga

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

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