Umacharanpur - Falakata, Alipurduar

Umacharanpur is a village situated in the Falakata subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Falakata and around 70.9 km from Jalpaiguri . Shalkumar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umacharanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umacharanpur is 307387. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.97 hectares and falls under the 735211 pincode. Falakata is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Umacharanpur

As per Census 2011, Umacharanpur village has a total population of 5,612 people, consisting of 2,923 males and 2,689 females. The village has 1,282 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 705 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,375 literate and 2,237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 824 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Umacharanpur

Umacharanpur 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 Umacharanpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Umacharanpur. The nearest railway station is Madarihat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falakata to Umacharanpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Umacharanpur is about 70.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umacharanpur

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

Health Facilities in Umacharanpur

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

FAQs about Umacharanpur