Unchgav - Basti

Unchgav is a village situated in the Basti tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Basti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Unchgav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unchgav is 180578. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.74 hectares and falls under the 272178 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Unchgav

As per Census 2011, Unchgav village has a total population of 3,246 people, consisting of 1,613 males and 1,633 females. The village has 517 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 599 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,670 literate and 1,576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Unchgav

Unchgav 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 Unchgav

Unchgav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Unchgav is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Unchgav is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unchgav

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

Health Facilities in Unchgav

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

FAQs about Unchgav