Uska - Mankapur, Gonda

Uska is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gayghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uska village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uska is 175822. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.69 hectares and falls under the 271313 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Uska 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 Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uska

According to the 2011 Census, Uska village had a total population of 474 people, including 240 males and 234 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 67.15% and female literacy at 45.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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 S Narayan Chpla, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Uska is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Uska is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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