Uchel - Roha, Raigad

Uchel is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Roha Ashtami and around 65 km from Alibag. Virjoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchel is 554435. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.93 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Uchel

As per Census 2011, Uchel village has a total population of 317 people, consisting of 163 males and 154 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 81 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchel

Uchel 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 Uchel

Uchel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Uchel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Uchel 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 Uchel

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

Health Facilities in Uchel

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

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