Ura

Ura is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Ura village. As per 2009 stats, Bhunri is the gram panchayat of Ura village.

Here you can discover what makes Ura unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Ura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ura is 320000. The village spans a total geographical area of 465.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713433. Burdwan is nearest town to Ura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ura

Population of Ura

According to the 2011 Census, Ura has a total population of about 3,734, with approximately 1,875 males and 1,859 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 384 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,701 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 363. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.27%, with male literacy at about 62.77% and female literacy near 49.70%. There are around 901 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ura. As per the 2011 stats, Ura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ura

Knowing the nearby villages of Ura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ura