Uchchhal
Uchchhal is a Town and Taluka in Tapi District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Uchchhal Block (CD) is 03943. The total area of Uchchhal Taluka is 565 km². Uchchhal has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Uchchhal Taluka
Uchchhal Taluka has a total of 45 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Uchchhal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhankuva | Selud | Songadh (9 km) |
| 2 | Anandpur | Bhad Bhunja | Songadh (11 km) |
| 3 | Babarghat | Khabda | Navapur (5 km) |
| 4 | Bhad Bhunja | Bhad Bhunja | Songadh (12 km) |
| 5 | Bhintbudrak | Bhintbudrak | Navapur (5 km) |
| 6 | Bhintkhurd | Bhintkhurd | Songadh (27 km) |
| 7 | Chandapur | Vaghsepa Mota | Songadh (48 km) |
| 8 | Chhapti | Chhapti | Navapur (12 km) |
| 9 | Chikhli | Vaddekhurd | Navapur (10 km) |
| 10 | Dhaj | Sakarda | Songadh (20 km) |
| 11 | Ful Umran | Ful Umran | Navapur (16 km) |
| 12 | Gavan | Gavan | Navapur (22 km) |
| 13 | Haripur | Bhintbudrak | Navapur (8 km) |
| 14 | Jamki | Vaddekhurd | Navapur (12 km) |
| 15 | Jamli | Jamli | Navapur (24 km) |
| 16 | Jharanpada | Jharanpada | Songadh (12 km) |
| 17 | Kanchli | Manekpur | Navapur (10 km) |
| 18 | Karod | Karod | Navapur (18 km) |
| 19 | Kataswan | Kataswan | Songadh (17 km) |
| 20 | Khabda | Khabda | Navapur (5 km) |
| 21 | Kumbhrad | N/A | Navapur (20 km) |
| 22 | Manekpur | Manekpur | Navapur (3 km) |
| 23 | Mirkot | Mirkot | Songadh (5 km) |
| 24 | Mogran | Pati Bandhara | Navapur (37 km) |
| 25 | Mohini | Mohini | Navapur (18 km) |
| 26 | Mohpada | Pati Bandhara | Uchchhal (32 km) |
| 27 | Pankhri | Pankhri | Songadh (2 km) |
| 28 | Parchuli | Thuti | Songadh (10 km) |
| 29 | Pati Bandhara | Pati Bandhara | Navapur (32 km) |
| 30 | Sakarda | Sakarda | Songadh (17 km) |
| 31 | Sase | Sakarda | Songadh (17 km) |
| 32 | Selud | Selud | Songadh (12 km) |
| 33 | Sevti | Sevti | Navapur (17 km) |
| 34 | Sundarpur | Manekpur | Navapur (5 km) |
| 35 | Tavli | Pati Bandhara | Navapur (27 km) |
| 36 | Thuti | Thuti | Songadh (7 km) |
| 37 | Uchchhal | Uchchhal | Navapur (3 km) |
| 38 | Ukai Resettlement Village No 1 | Bhad Bhunja | Navapur (20 km) |
| 39 | Ukai Resettlement Village No 2 | Bhad Bhunja | Uchchhal (15 km) |
| 40 | Vadgam | Mohini | Navapur (15 km) |
| 41 | Vadpada | Vadpada Nesu | Navapur (17 km) |
| 42 | Vadpatal | Bhintkhurd | Songadh (17 km) |
| 43 | Vaghchhipa | N/A | Navapur (28 km) |
| 44 | Vaghsepa Mota | Vaghsepa Mota | Navapur (10 km) |
| 45 | Vaghsepa Nana | Vaghsepa Mota | Navapur (17 km) |
Population of Uchchhal Taluka
The population profile of Uchchhal Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Uchchhal Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88,416 | 88,416 | N/A |
| Male Population | 43,670 | 43,670 | N/A |
| Female Population | 44,746 | 44,746 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,783 | 10,783 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,461 | 5,461 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,322 | 5,322 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 44,619 | 44,619 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 25,168 | 25,168 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,451 | 19,451 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 43,797 | 43,797 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,502 | 18,502 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,295 | 25,295 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,619 | 20,619 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 88,416 people. Includes nearly 43,670 males and 44,746 females. Rural population is about 88,416 people.
- There are around 10,783 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,461 boys and 5,322 girls.
- Literate population is about 44,619 people. Non-literate population is around 43,797 people.
- There are nearly 20,619 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Uchchhal Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 114 | 114 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 60 | 60 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 54 | 54 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 86,693 | 86,693 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 42,732 | 42,732 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 43,961 | 43,961 | N/A |
| Population Density | 156 / km² | 156 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Uchchhal Taluka is approximately 114 people, including 60 males and 54 females. Around 114 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Uchchhal Taluka is about 86,693 people, including 42,732 males and 43,961 females. Around 86,693 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 156 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 156 people per sq. km.