Uchpadra Village - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Uchpadra is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from Pokaran and around 143 km from Jaisalmer. Barath Ka Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchpadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchpadra is 086339. The village covers a total geographical area of 727 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Uchpadra

As per Census 2011, Uchpadra village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 194 males and 161 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchpadra

Uchpadra 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 Uchpadra

Public transport in the Uchpadra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Uchpadra is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Uchpadra is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchpadra

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

Health Facilities in Uchpadra

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

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