Uthandanga - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Uthandanga is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 9.3 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uthandanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uthandanga is 323192. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.19 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Uthandanga

According to the 2011 Census, Uthandanga village had a total population of 528 people, including 278 males and 250 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 80.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Uthandanga

Uthandanga 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 Uthandanga

Uthandanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Uthandanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Uthandanga is about 9.3 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 Uthandanga

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

Health Facilities in Uthandanga

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

FAQs about Uthandanga