Ura - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Ura is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Galsi. Bhunri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ura is 320000. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.46 hectares and falls under the 713406 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ura

According to the 2011 Census, Ura village had a total population of 3,734 people, including 1,875 males and 1,859 females, living in 901 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Ura

Ura 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 Ura

Ura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ishan Chandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Ura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ura

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

Health Facilities in Ura

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

FAQs about Ura