Uchhana - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uchhana is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 25.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchhana is 310838. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.61 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Uchhana

According to the 2011 Census, Uchhana village had a total population of 370 people, including 190 males and 180 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 58.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Uchhana

Uchhana 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 Uchhana

Uchhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Uchhana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uchhana is about 25.3 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 Uchhana

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

Health Facilities in Uchhana

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

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