Ujalpur - Labpur, Birbhum

Ujalpur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 24.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujalpur is 317472. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.03 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Ahmedpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ujalpur

As per Census 2011, Ujalpur village has a total population of 369 people, consisting of 196 males and 173 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population369196173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422418
Scheduled Castes (SC)1004951
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population275153122
Illiterate Population944351

Nearby Villages of Ujalpur

Ujalpur 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)
TushkundaSouth-East0.94 km
SundipurNorth-West1.10 km
Pancha GangaSouth1.20 km
RajarampurSouth-West1.38 km
BabnaSouth1.51 km
FaridpurWest1.67 km
Dakshin KanaipurSouth-East1.83 km
KusumdihiWest2.32 km
JunedpurNorth-West2.33 km
ShyampurNorth-West2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ujalpur

Ujalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmedpur to Ujalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ujalpur is about 24.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Ujalpur

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

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

FAQs about Ujalpur

Where is Ujalpur located?

Ujalpur village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ujalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ujalpur is Chauhatta-mahodari-i.

What is the pincode of Ujalpur?

The pincode of Ujalpur is 731303.

What is the population of Ujalpur?

Ujalpur has a total population of 369, including 196 males and 173 females.

How many households are there in Ujalpur?

There are 97 households in Ujalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Ujalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ujalpur is 74.53%. Male literacy is 78.06% and female literacy is 70.52%.