Uhatu - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Uhatu is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Jhalda and around 60.8 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uhatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uhatu is 331337. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.09 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Uhatu

As per Census 2011, Uhatu village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 348 males and 312 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uhatu

Uhatu 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 Uhatu

Uhatu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Uhatu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Uhatu is about 60.8 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 Uhatu

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

Health Facilities in Uhatu

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

FAQs about Uhatu