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

According to the 2011 Census, Ukkada village had a total population of 655 people, including 328 males and 327 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.75%, with male literacy at 56.58% and female literacy at 44.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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