Ukasghat - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Ukasghat is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Ukasghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukasghat is 490873. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.36 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ukasghat

As per Census 2011, Ukasghat village has a total population of 1,035 people, consisting of 556 males and 479 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 653 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukasghat

Ukasghat 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 Ukasghat

Ukasghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Ukasghat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Ukasghat is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukasghat

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

Health Facilities in Ukasghat

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

FAQs about Ukasghat