Uchumuchi - Muniguda, Rayagada

Uchumuchi is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Ambadala and around 62 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchumuchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchumuchi is 424574. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Uchumuchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uchumuchi

As per Census 2011, Uchumuchi village has a total population of 47 people, consisting of 21 males and 26 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 1,238 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 47 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchumuchi

Uchumuchi 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 Uchumuchi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Uchumuchi. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Uchumuchi is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Uchumuchi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchumuchi

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

Health Facilities in Uchumuchi

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

FAQs about Uchumuchi