Uttarra - Neturia, Purulia

Uttarra is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Neturia and around 66 km from Purulia. Sarbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarra is 330442. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.33 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Borakar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Uttarra

According to the 2011 Census, Uttarra village had a total population of 550 people, including 276 males and 274 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.42%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 46.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarra

Uttarra 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 Uttarra

Uttarra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Borakar to Uttarra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Uttarra is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttarra

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

Health Facilities in Uttarra

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

FAQs about Uttarra