Ukta Village - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Ukta is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Ausgram and around 42.7 km from Barddhaman. Ukta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukta is 319010. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.15 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Guskara 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

As per Census 2011, Ukta village has a total population of 2,969 people, consisting of 1,538 males and 1,431 females. The village has 725 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,005 literate and 964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 669 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 386 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guskara to Ukta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Ukta is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. 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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