Uncha Kotda - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Uncha Kotda is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Nicha Kotada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uncha Kotda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uncha Kotda is 516772. The village covers a total geographical area of 1343.3 hectares and falls under the 364130 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Uncha Kotda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahuva Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Uncha Kotda
As per Census 2011, Uncha Kotda village has a total population of 9,188 people, consisting of 4,702 males and 4,486 females. The village has 1,282 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,602 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,530 literate and 4,658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uncha Kotda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,188 | 4,702 | 4,486 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,602 | 822 | 780 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 4,530 | 2,970 | 1,560 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,658 | 1,732 | 2,926 |
Nearby Villages of Uncha Kotda
Uncha Kotda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Uncha Kotda
Uncha Kotda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahuva to Uncha Kotda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Uncha Kotda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Uncha Kotda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Uncha Kotda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Uncha Kotda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Uncha Kotda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Uncha Kotda
Where is Uncha Kotda located?
Uncha Kotda village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Uncha Kotda?
The Gram Panchayat of Uncha Kotda is Nicha Kotada.
What is the pincode of Uncha Kotda?
The pincode of Uncha Kotda is 364130.
What is the population of Uncha Kotda?
Uncha Kotda has a total population of 9,188, including 4,702 males and 4,486 females.
How many households are there in Uncha Kotda?
There are 1,282 households in Uncha Kotda.
What is the literacy rate in Uncha Kotda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uncha Kotda is 49.30%. Male literacy is 63.16% and female literacy is 34.77%.