Uchegaon - Darwha, Yavatmal

Uchegaon is a village situated in the Darwha tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darwha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Uchegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchegaon is 542593. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.25 hectares and falls under the 445202 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Uchegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uchegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Uchegaon village had a total population of 800 people, including 394 males and 406 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.51%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 74.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchegaon

Uchegaon 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 Uchegaon

Uchegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Uchegaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Uchegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchegaon

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

Health Facilities in Uchegaon

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

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