Ukta - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Ukta is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 7.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Natungram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukta is 314824. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.3 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Murshidabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ukta

According to the 2011 Census, Ukta village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 699 males and 693 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.05%, with male literacy at 80.03% and female literacy at 66.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukta

Ukta 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 Ukta

Ukta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murshidabad to Ukta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Ukta is about 7.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukta

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

Health Facilities in Ukta

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

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