Urlaha - Barhara, Purnia

Urlaha is a village situated in the Barhara subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhara and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Aurlaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urlaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urlaha is 223125. The village covers a total geographical area of 737 hectares and falls under the 854203 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Urlaha

According to the 2011 Census, Urlaha village had a total population of 11,524 people, including 5,962 males and 5,562 females, living in 2,142 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 69.50% and female literacy at 51.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Urlaha. The nearest railway station is Barhara Kothi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Urlaha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Urlaha is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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