Uchangidurga - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Uchangidurga is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Harapanahalli and around 30 km from Davanagere. Huchhangidurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchangidurga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchangidurga is 606368. The village covers a total geographical area of 3976.89 hectares and falls under the 583125 pincode. Davangere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Uchangidurga

According to the 2011 Census, Uchangidurga village had a total population of 9,781 people, including 4,926 males and 4,855 females, living in 1,947 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.68%, with male literacy at 75.22% and female literacy at 58.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,823, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,265.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchangidurga

Uchangidurga 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 Uchangidurga

Uchangidurga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Davangere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Davangere to Uchangidurga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Uchangidurga is about 30 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 Uchangidurga

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

Health Facilities in Uchangidurga

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

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