Ukkada - Pandavapura, Mandya

Ukkada is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kyathanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukkada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkada is 614212. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.1 hectares and falls under the 571427 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ukkada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melukote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ukkada

As per Census 2011, Ukkada village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 328 males and 327 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ukkada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population655328327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542430
Scheduled Castes (SC)1426973
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974651
Literate Population305172133
Illiterate Population350156194

Nearby Villages of Ukkada

Ukkada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaravuWest1.31 km
KyathanahalliEast1.32 km
PuttayyanakoppaluSouth-East1.70 km
ChaluvarasanakoppalSouth-West1.82 km
ManchanahalliNorth-East1.86 km
Yenne Hole KoppalSouth2.13 km
Hosa KoppalWest2.14 km
ElekereNorth2.25 km
DoddegowdanakoppaluSouth-East2.58 km
Achappana KoppaluEast2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ukkada

Ukkada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Ukkada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Ukkada is about 31 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 Ukkada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ukkada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ukkada

Where is Ukkada located?

Ukkada village is located in Pandavapura Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ukkada?

The Gram Panchayat of Ukkada is Kyathanahalli.

What is the pincode of Ukkada?

The pincode of Ukkada is 571427.

What is the population of Ukkada?

Ukkada has a total population of 655, including 328 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Ukkada?

There are 173 households in Ukkada.

What is the literacy rate in Ukkada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ukkada is 46.56%. Male literacy is 52.44% and female literacy is 40.67%.