Uska - Salempur, Deoria

Uska is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Uska village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uska is 191164. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.82 hectares and falls under the 274701 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Uska

According to the 2011 Census, Uska village had a total population of 3,721 people, including 1,897 males and 1,824 females, living in 584 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Uska

Uska 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 Uska

Uska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Uska is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Uska is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uska

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

Health Facilities in Uska

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

FAQs about Uska