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

According to the 2011 Census, Ukari village had a total population of 799 people, including 398 males and 401 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 88.22% and female literacy at 73.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

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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