Ukshi

Ukshi is a village located in Ratnagiri tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Ratnagiri (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Ukshi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ukshi unique in its vibrant Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Ukshi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ukshi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ukshi is 565551. The village spans a total geographical area of 965 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415637. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Ukshi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ukshi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ratnagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ukshi

Population of Ukshi

According to the 2011 Census, Ukshi has a total population of about 1,336, with approximately 615 males and 721 females. The sex ratio is around 1172 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 180 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.26%, with male literacy at about 80.49% and female literacy near 63.38%. There are around 353 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ukshi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ukshi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ukshi. As per the 2011 stats, Ukshi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ukshi

Knowing the nearby villages of Ukshi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ukshi.

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