Ucharpi
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| Ucharpi | |
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| Coordinates | 23°37′N 72°26′E / 23.61°N 72.43°ECoordinates: 23°37′N 72°26′E / 23.61°N 72.43°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Mehsana |
| Sarpanch | Mahadevbhai Chaudhari |
| Population • Density |
2,000 (2008[update]) • 200 /km2 (518 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi) • 85 metres (279 ft) |
Ucharpi is a Village in Mehsana district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a village of Anjana Chaudhari situated on the bank of Khari river. Before independence, it was a part of Viramgam taluka, therefore, the villagers of Ucharpi are called "Public of Viramgam". Ucharpi has many famous temples one of which Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir which is on the road of Chitroda Village.
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[edit] Geography
Ucharpi is located at coord23°37′N 72°26′E / 23.61°N 72.43°E. It has an average elevation of 85 metres (279 feet).
[edit] How to Reach
- Ucharpi is 5 km from Mehsana city. you can travel by bus or car. It is connected by an excellent road from Mehsana.
[edit] Nearby Places of Interest
- Lake of Ucharpi
A seagull in Lake Ucharpi
- Khari River
- Bhimnath Mahadev
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
- Biliya Mahadev
- Kalka Mataji Nu Mandir
[edit] People
Ethnically there are three groups of people who came to inhabit here at different points of time. These are Anjana(આંજણા), Kumbhar and Harijans. Most of Anjana Chaudhari(આંજણા ચૌધરી) have come from Kheralu and they are farmer by occupation. Besides Ucharpi, you can found Anjana Chaudhari(આંજણા ચૌધરી) in Tavadia, Khara, Mevad, Chitrodipura etc. The gotras of Anjana Chaudhari(આંજણા ચૌધરી) of Ucharpi are Gujor(gurjar), Uplana, Deliya and Mansiya. There are about 200 families dwelling in Ucharpi. 70% of these people are engaged in Farming and Dairy Farming, 25% are in middle level jobs or small-scale Dairy industries. Balance 5% are either in higher-level jobs or middle level Industries.
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