Ukkadagathri - Harihar, Davanagere

Ukkadagathri is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Ukkadagathri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkadagathri is 606213. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.6 hectares and falls under the 581119 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ukkadagathri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ukkadagathri

According to the 2011 Census, Ukkadagathri village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,267 males and 1,149 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.80%, with male literacy at 80.96% and female literacy at 61.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukkadagathri

Ukkadagathri 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 Ukkadagathri

Ukkadagathri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Ukkadagathri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Ukkadagathri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukkadagathri

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

Health Facilities in Ukkadagathri

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

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