Uchkapat - Bamara, Sambalpur

Uchkapat is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Govindpur and around 65 km from Sambalpur. Uchkapat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchkapat is 381318. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Uchkapat

As per Census 2011, Uchkapat village has a total population of 2,315 people, consisting of 1,172 males and 1,143 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,514 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchkapat

Uchkapat 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 Uchkapat

Public transport in the Uchkapat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Uchkapat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Uchkapat is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchkapat

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

Health Facilities in Uchkapat

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

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