Ukara - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Ukara is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Ukra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukara is 168224. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.11 hectares and falls under the 224230 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ukara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ukara

According to the 2011 Census, Ukara village had a total population of 2,420 people, including 1,209 males and 1,211 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.40%, with male literacy at 66.60% and female literacy at 52.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ukara

Ukara 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 Ukara

Ukara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Ukara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Ukara is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukara

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

Health Facilities in Ukara

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

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