Ukhalia - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ukhalia is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 69.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukhalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukhalia is 310397. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.54 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ukhalia

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhalia village had a total population of 3,432 people, including 1,764 males and 1,668 females, living in 798 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.43%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 63.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,832, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukhalia

Ukhalia 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 Ukhalia

Ukhalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Ukhalia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ukhalia is about 69.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukhalia

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

Health Facilities in Ukhalia

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

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