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

As per Census 2011, Uchegaon village has a total population of 800 people, consisting of 394 males and 406 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population800394406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864343
Scheduled Castes (SC)258122136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468264
Literate Population582313269
Illiterate Population21881137

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaryapurNorth1.67 km
NimbhaNorth-West2.33 km
LingboriNorth-East2.62 km
MahatoliSouth-West4.26 km
WakiNorth-West4.47 km
UjonaNorth4.60 km
Wagad Kh.South-East4.65 km
RamgaonWest4.87 km
Mangala (i)South-West5.44 km
MahagaonSouth-East5.78 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Uchegaon

Where is Uchegaon located?

Uchegaon village is located in Darwha Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uchegaon?

Uchegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uchegaon?

The pincode of Uchegaon is 445202.

What is the population of Uchegaon?

Uchegaon has a total population of 800, including 394 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Uchegaon?

There are 201 households in Uchegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Uchegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uchegaon is 72.75%. Male literacy is 79.44% and female literacy is 66.26%.