Uttar Kona - Illambazar, Birbhum

Uttar Kona is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 33.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Kona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Kona is 317951. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.76 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Kona

As per Census 2011, Uttar Kona village has a total population of 1,341 people, consisting of 711 males and 630 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 911 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 363 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Kona are given below:

Nearby Villages of Uttar Kona

Uttar Kona 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 Uttar Kona

Uttar Kona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Uttar Kona is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Uttar Kona is about 33.5 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 Uttar Kona

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Kona

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

FAQs about Uttar Kona