Uksa - Beohari, Shahdol

Uksa is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Raspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uksa is 501017. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.45 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Uksa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Uksa

According to the 2011 Census, Uksa village had a total population of 1,259 people, including 672 males and 587 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 62.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Uksa

Uksa 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 Uksa

Uksa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Uksa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Uksa is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uksa

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

Health Facilities in Uksa

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

FAQs about Uksa