Uttur - Ajra, Kolhapur

Uttur is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Uttur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttur is 567868. The village covers a total geographical area of 1486.76 hectares and falls under the 416220 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Uttur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttur village had a total population of 7,828 people, including 3,808 males and 4,020 females, living in 1,934 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.91%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 71.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttur

Uttur 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 Uttur

Uttur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Uttur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Uttur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttur

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

Health Facilities in Uttur

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

FAQs about Uttur