Uranga - Mainpat, Surguja

Uranga is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Uranga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uranga is 433555. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.24 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Uranga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uranga

According to the 2011 Census, Uranga village had a total population of 487 people, including 241 males and 246 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.15%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 47.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Uranga

Uranga 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 Uranga

Uranga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Uranga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Uranga is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uranga

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

Health Facilities in Uranga

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

FAQs about Uranga