Uzirpukuria - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Uzirpukuria is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 39.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uzirpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uzirpukuria is 322155. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Uzirpukuria 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uzirpukuria

As per Census 2011, Uzirpukuria village has a total population of 2,455 people, consisting of 1,295 males and 1,160 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,848 literate and 607 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uzirpukuria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Uzirpukuria

Uzirpukuria 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 Uzirpukuria

Uzirpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Uzirpukuria is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Uzirpukuria is about 39.9 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 Uzirpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Uzirpukuria

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

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