Ulgara - Peterwar, Bokaro
Ulgara is a village situated in the Peterwar subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petarwar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Ulgadda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulgara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulgara is 362461. The village covers a total geographical area of 805 hectares and falls under the 829123 pincode. Bermo is the nearest town.
Ulgara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gomiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ulgara
As per Census 2011, Ulgara village has a total population of 2,687 people, consisting of 1,388 males and 1,299 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 496 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,156 literate and 1,531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ulgara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,687 | 1,388 | 1,299 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 496 | 255 | 241 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 229 | 113 | 116 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,199 | 620 | 579 |
| Literate Population | 1,156 | 748 | 408 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,531 | 640 | 891 |
Nearby Villages of Ulgara
Ulgara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ulgara
Ulgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Ulgara 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 Ulgara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ulgara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ulgara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ulgara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ulgara
Where is Ulgara located?
Ulgara village is located in Peterwar Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ulgara?
The Gram Panchayat of Ulgara is Ulgadda.
What is the pincode of Ulgara?
The pincode of Ulgara is 829123.
What is the population of Ulgara?
Ulgara has a total population of 2,687, including 1,388 males and 1,299 females.
How many households are there in Ulgara?
There are 525 households in Ulgara.
What is the literacy rate in Ulgara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulgara is 43.02%. Male literacy is 53.89% and female literacy is 31.41%.