Uchede - Pen, Raigad

Uchede is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pen and around 32 km from Alibag. Kandale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchede is 553902. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Uchede

According to the 2011 Census, Uchede village had a total population of 808 people, including 400 males and 408 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 71.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchede

Uchede 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 Uchede

Public transport in the Uchede is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International 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 Pen to Uchede is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Uchede is about 32 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 Uchede

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

Health Facilities in Uchede

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

FAQs about Uchede