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

As per Census 2011, Ukrul village has a total population of 1,539 people, consisting of 768 males and 771 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,185 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ukrul are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,539768771
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1416774
Scheduled Castes (SC)271215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412219
Literate Population1,185630555
Illiterate Population354138216

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhansoliWest1.19 km
BardiSouth1.37 km
EksalNorth1.47 km
DiksalSouth-West1.52 km
ChandhaiSouth-East1.55 km
Wadawali Tarf WarediNorth-West1.98 km
NasarapurNorth-East2.00 km
SalvadEast2.06 km
WadawaliSouth-East2.12 km
GarpoliSouth-West2.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ukrul

Where is Ukrul located?

Ukrul village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ukrul?

Ukrul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ukrul?

The pincode of Ukrul is 410201.

What is the population of Ukrul?

Ukrul has a total population of 1,539, including 768 males and 771 females.

How many households are there in Ukrul?

There are 329 households in Ukrul.

What is the literacy rate in Ukrul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ukrul is 77.00%. Male literacy is 82.03% and female literacy is 71.98%.