Ushka

Ushka is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.4km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Ushka village. As per 2009 stats, Puranagram is the gram panchayat of Ushka village.

Here you can discover what makes Ushka unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Ushka’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 Ushka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ushka is 316819. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731132. Sainthia is nearest town to Ushka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ushka 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 Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ushka

Population of Ushka

According to the 2011 Census, Ushka has a total population of about 1,068, with approximately 544 males and 524 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 163 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 271 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 443. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.43%, with male literacy at about 59.74% and female literacy near 44.85%. There are around 248 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ushka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ushka

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

Nearby Villages of Ushka

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

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