Ukhla

Ukhla is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Ukhla village. As per 2009 stats, Piyasala is the gram panchayat of Ukhla village.

Here you can discover what makes Ukhla unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Ukhla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ukhla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ukhla is 336743. The village spans a total geographical area of 561.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721253. Garhbeta is nearest town to Ukhla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ukhla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Garbeta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ukhla

Population of Ukhla

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhla has a total population of about 1,230, with approximately 623 males and 607 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 133 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 175 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 573. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.59%, with male literacy at about 74.00% and female literacy near 58.98%. There are around 262 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ukhla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ukhla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ukhla. As per the 2011 stats, Ukhla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ukhla

Knowing the nearby villages of Ukhla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ukhla.

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