Indian Village Directory

Ukma Village

Ukma is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331422, the Census 2011 record lists 1,518 people in 295 households and the reported area is 264.15 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Ukma is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331422 and 1,518 people in 295 households.
Village Code331422
Population1,518
Households295
Area264.15 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ukma
Census Village Code
331422
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
295
Population
1,518
Male Population
753
Female Population
765
Sex Ratio
1,015.94
Area
264.15 hectares
Area
2.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ukma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,518 people, 264.15 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Ukma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Ukma falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331422.
  • The record lists 1,518 people living in 295 households.
  • The reported village area is 264.15 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density574.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share13.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ukma in the official administrative record. Census village code 331422 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331422
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Ukma, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 45.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15.8 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
45.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
264.15 hectares
Area
2.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,518 people in 295 households, with 753 male residents and 765 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 9.88% and ST share is 13.77% for Ukma. Population density works out to about 574.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
295
Total Population
1,518
Male Population
753
Female Population
765
Sex Ratio
1,015.94
Average Household Size
5.15
SC Population
150
SC Male Population
77
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
9.88
ST Population
209
ST Male Population
100
ST Female Population
109
ST Population Share
13.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ukma list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ukma include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ukma include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ukma include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ukma is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ukma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 163.9 hectares and irrigated land is 163.9 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
40.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
163.9
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
163.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
163.9 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ukma village located?

Ukma is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ukma village in?

Ukma village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ukma village in?

Ukma village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ukma under?

Ukma comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ukma?

The Census village code of Ukma is 331422.

What is the population of Ukma village?

The village record lists 1,518 people and 295 households for Ukma.

How many households are in Ukma village?

The village record lists 295 households for Ukma.

What is the male and female population of Ukma?

The record lists 753 male residents and 765 female residents for Ukma.

What is the sex ratio of Ukma village?

The sex ratio of Ukma is 1,015.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ukma village?

The reported geographical area of Ukma is 264.15 hectares.

What is the population density of Ukma village?

The approximate population density of Ukma is 574.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ukma?

The nearest town listed for Ukma is Jhalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Ukma from the district headquarters?

Ukma is about 45.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ukma from the sub-district headquarters?

Ukma is about 15.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ukma?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ukma.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ukma?

For Ukma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 163.9 hectares and irrigated land is 163.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ukma.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ukma.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.