Utrada - Chikhli, Buldhana

Utrada is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Chikhli and around 35 km from Buldana. Utrada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utrada is 529136. The village covers a total geographical area of 713.45 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Utrada

As per Census 2011, Utrada village has a total population of 1,097 people, consisting of 556 males and 541 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,097556541
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015249
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879988
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874740
Literate Population807461346
Illiterate Population29095195

Nearby Villages of Utrada

Utrada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PethSouth2.11 km
DahigaonEast2.72 km
BeldariNorth-West3.02 km
DiwathanaWest3.30 km
KarankhedNorth-East3.91 km
AnwiSouth-West3.95 km
MahimalEast4.07 km
ShelodiNorth4.39 km
AndhaiNorth-West4.47 km
ShelsurNorth4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Utrada

Utrada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Utrada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Utrada is about 35 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 Utrada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Utrada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Utrada

Where is Utrada located?

Utrada village is located in Chikhli Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Utrada?

Utrada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Utrada?

The pincode of Utrada is 443201.

What is the population of Utrada?

Utrada has a total population of 1,097, including 556 males and 541 females.

How many households are there in Utrada?

There are 257 households in Utrada.

What is the literacy rate in Utrada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Utrada is 73.56%. Male literacy is 82.91% and female literacy is 63.96%.