Uchali - Purulia - I, Purulia

Uchali is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Purulia and around 23.5 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchali is 330970. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.96 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Uchali

According to the 2011 Census, Uchali village had a total population of 657 people, including 347 males and 310 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 63.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchali

Uchali 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 Uchali

Uchali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Uchali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Uchali is about 23.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchali

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

Health Facilities in Uchali

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

FAQs about Uchali