Utra - Chandi, Nalanda

Utra is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Salehpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utra is 244343. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 803113 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Utra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Utra

According to the 2011 Census, Utra village had a total population of 3,016 people, including 1,559 males and 1,457 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.96%, with male literacy at 63.52% and female literacy at 35.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 889, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Utra

Utra 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 Utra

Utra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Imlibigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Utra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Utra is about 30 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 Utra

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

Health Facilities in Utra

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

FAQs about Utra