Ukthi - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Ukthi is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Varanasi and around 17 km from Varanasi. Ukathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukthi is 209635. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.95 hectares and falls under the 221104 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ukthi 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 Shivpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ukthi

According to the 2011 Census, Ukthi village had a total population of 4,010 people, including 2,110 males and 1,900 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 77.59% and female literacy at 58.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukthi

Ukthi 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 Ukthi

Ukthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kadipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Ukthi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukthi

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

Health Facilities in Ukthi

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

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