Ukrul - Karjat, Raigad

Ukrul is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Karjat and around 79 km from Alibag. Ukrul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukrul is 553652. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ukrul

According to the 2011 Census, Ukrul village had a total population of 1,539 people, including 768 males and 771 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.76%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 79.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukrul

Ukrul 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 Ukrul

Public transport in the Ukrul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Ukrul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ukrul is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukrul

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

Health Facilities in Ukrul

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

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