Ulkimari - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Ulkimari is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.3 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 52.7 km from Alipore. Kamarchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulkimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulkimari is 334521. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.03 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ulkimari

According to the 2011 Census, Ulkimari village had a total population of 596 people, including 317 males and 279 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.77%, with male literacy at 96.54% and female literacy at 86.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulkimari

Ulkimari 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 Ulkimari

Ulkimari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ulkimari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ulkimari is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulkimari

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

Health Facilities in Ulkimari

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

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