Uchitpur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Uchitpur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchitpur is 320820. The village covers a total geographical area of 835.86 hectares and falls under the 713408 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Uchitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Uchitpur village had a total population of 1,838 people, including 907 males and 931 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 66.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,375.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchitpur

Uchitpur 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 Uchitpur

Uchitpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Uchitpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchitpur

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

Health Facilities in Uchitpur

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

FAQs about Uchitpur