Uchhala

Uchhala is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Uchala is the gram panchayat of Uchhala village.

Here you can discover what makes Uchhala unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Uchhala’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 Uchhala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Uchhala is 424143. The village spans a total geographical area of 1005 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766019. Junagarh is nearest town to Uchhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Uchhala 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Uchhala

Population of Uchhala

According to the 2011 Census, Uchhala has a total population of about 2,815, with approximately 1,360 males and 1,455 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 429 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 329 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 849. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.48%, with male literacy at about 55.07% and female literacy near 32.65%. There are around 719 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Uchhala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Uchhala

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

Nearby Villages of Uchhala

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

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