Ujil - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ujil is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujil is 310434. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ujil

According to the 2011 Census, Ujil village had a total population of 1,491 people, including 778 males and 713 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.10%, with male literacy at 62.75% and female literacy at 63.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujil

Ujil 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 Ujil

Ujil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Ujil is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ujil is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujil

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

Health Facilities in Ujil

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

FAQs about Ujil