Urlaha - Palasi, Araria

Urlaha is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Baradbatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urlaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urlaha is 222083. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Urlaha

According to the 2011 Census, Urlaha village had a total population of 3,044 people, including 1,545 males and 1,499 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.03%, with male literacy at 71.33% and female literacy at 41.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Urlaha

Urlaha 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 Urlaha

Urlaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Urlaha is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urlaha

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

Health Facilities in Urlaha

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

FAQs about Urlaha