Uhar - Basoda, Vidisha

Uhar is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Uhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uhar is 481137. The village covers a total geographical area of 1002 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Uhar

According to the 2011 Census, Uhar village had a total population of 1,829 people, including 975 males and 854 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.50%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 52.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Uhar

Uhar 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 Uhar

Uhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Uhar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Uhar is about 65 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 Uhar

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

Health Facilities in Uhar

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

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