Udaysiru - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Udaysiru is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Jhalda and around 58.9 km from Purulia. Ilu-jargo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udaysiru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udaysiru is 331324. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.28 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Udaysiru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Udaysiru

According to the 2011 Census, Udaysiru village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 843 males and 817 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 65.36% and female literacy at 37.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Udaysiru

Udaysiru 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 Udaysiru

Udaysiru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Udaysiru is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Udaysiru is about 58.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udaysiru

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

Health Facilities in Udaysiru

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

FAQs about Udaysiru