Ulasi - Hanskhali, Nadia

Ulasi is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 23.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ramnagar Barachupria-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulasi is 321904. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.33 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ulasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ulasi

According to the 2011 Census, Ulasi village had a total population of 4,866 people, including 2,530 males and 2,336 females, living in 1,086 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.05%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 72.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulasi

Ulasi 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 Ulasi

Ulasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhayna, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Ulasi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ulasi is about 23.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulasi

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

Health Facilities in Ulasi

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

FAQs about Ulasi