Uliara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Uliara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.6 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uliara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uliara is 324680. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.4 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Pandua is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Uliara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uliara

According to the 2011 Census, Uliara village had a total population of 488 people, including 238 males and 250 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.10%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Uliara

Uliara 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 Uliara

Uliara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandua to Uliara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Uliara is about 33.6 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 Uliara

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

Health Facilities in Uliara

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

FAQs about Uliara