Ulugariya Village Overview
Ulugariya is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 18.1 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 34.6 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mankiary is the Gram Panchayat for Ulugariya village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ulugariya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulugariya is 331149. The village covers a geographical area of 326.18 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Ulugariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Ulugariya
Population & Demographics of Ulugariya
This section provides population and demographic details of Ulugariya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,953 | 971 | 982 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 323 | 153 | 170 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 773 | 511 | 262 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,180 | 460 | 720 |
Key population details of Ulugariya village are given below:
- Ulugariya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,953, including approximately 971 males and 982 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 20 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ulugariya village is low, with a literacy rate of about 39.58%.
- There are around 361 households in Ulugariya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ulugariya
Transport facilities help residents of Ulugariya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ulugariya
The following villages are located close to Ulugariya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ulugariya
- Where is Ulugariya located?
- Ulugariya village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ulugariya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ulugariya is Mankiary (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ulugariya?
- The pincode of Ulugariya is 723201.
- What is the population of Ulugariya?
- Ulugariya has a total population of 1,953, including 971 males and 982 females.
- How many households are there in Ulugariya?
- There are 361 households in Ulugariya.
- What is the literacy rate in Ulugariya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulugariya is 39.58%. Male literacy is 52.63% and female literacy is 26.68%.