Uddhar - Sudhagad, Raigad

Uddhar is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Pali and around 75 km from Alibag. Uddhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uddhar is 554482. The village covers a total geographical area of 1203.05 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Uddhar 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 Uddhar

As per Census 2011, Uddhar village has a total population of 1,363 people, consisting of 680 males and 683 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 736 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 976 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,363680683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1828498
Scheduled Castes (SC)1486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)976484492
Literate Population627368259
Illiterate Population736312424

Nearby Villages of Uddhar

Uddhar 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)
KhavaliSouth-East2.21 km
KaveleNorth-East2.95 km
TadgaonNorth-West3.03 km
PadsareNorth3.09 km
KumbhargharNorth-East3.09 km
KaranjgharSouth-East3.26 km
PilosariSouth3.50 km
WaghoshiEast3.94 km
ChikhalgaonSouth3.97 km
WafegharEast4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uddhar

Uddhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Uddhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Uddhar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uddhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Uddhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Uddhar

Where is Uddhar located?

Uddhar village is located in Sudhagad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uddhar?

Uddhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uddhar?

The pincode of Uddhar is 410205.

What is the population of Uddhar?

Uddhar has a total population of 1,363, including 680 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Uddhar?

There are 316 households in Uddhar.

What is the literacy rate in Uddhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uddhar is 46.00%. Male literacy is 54.12% and female literacy is 37.92%.