Ukari - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ukari is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Salhetola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukari is 447451. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.35 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ukari

As per Census 2011, Ukari village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 398 males and 401 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 249 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ukari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ukari

Ukari 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 Ukari

Ukari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Ukari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ukari is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukari

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

Health Facilities in Ukari

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

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