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 information the sub-district code of Uchchhal Block (CD) is 03943. Total area of uchchhal taluka is 565 km². Uchchhal taluka has a population of 88,416 peoples. Uchchhal taluka has a population density of 156.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,619 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 50.46% population of uchchhal taluka is literate, out of which 57.63% males and 43.47% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Uchchhal Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |