Uttar Kotalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Uttar Kotalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.1 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Kotalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Kotalpur is 324657. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.61 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Uttar Kotalpur 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 Uttar Kotalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Kotalpur village had a total population of 808 people, including 419 males and 389 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.23%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Kotalpur

Uttar Kotalpur 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 Uttar Kotalpur

Uttar Kotalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International 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 Tarakeswar to Uttar Kotalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Uttar Kotalpur is about 39.1 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 Uttar Kotalpur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Kotalpur

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

FAQs about Uttar Kotalpur