Uchangi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Uchangi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shrungarwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Uchangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchangi is 567955. The village covers a total geographical area of 733 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Uchangi

According to the 2011 Census, Uchangi village had a total population of 436 people, including 226 males and 210 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 90.10% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchangi

Uchangi 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 Uchangi

Public transport in the Uchangi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Uchangi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Uchangi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchangi

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

Health Facilities in Uchangi

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

FAQs about Uchangi