Uppinivalasa - Burja, Srikakulam

Uppinivalasa is a village situated in the Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burja and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Uppinivalasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppinivalasa is 581246. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 532186 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Uppinivalasa

As per Census 2011, Uppinivalasa village has a total population of 1,341 people, consisting of 668 males and 673 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 787 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uppinivalasa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,341668673
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316665
Scheduled Castes (SC)446212234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population787452335
Illiterate Population554216338

Nearby Villages of Uppinivalasa

Uppinivalasa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VykuntapuramSouth-East0.99 km
MahajanamvaripetaSouth-West1.36 km
SingannapalemNorth-West1.38 km
Ahobalacharyula PetaWest1.80 km
KoragamSouth-East1.80 km
BoddapaduSouth2.20 km
NeelakantapuramNorth2.23 km
KondragudaNorth-East2.32 km
DevanapuramNorth2.34 km
DakaravalasaEast2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uppinivalasa

Uppinivalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Uppinivalasa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Uppinivalasa is about 22 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 Uppinivalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Uppinivalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uppinivalasa

Where is Uppinivalasa located?

Uppinivalasa village is located in Burja Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uppinivalasa?

Uppinivalasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uppinivalasa?

The pincode of Uppinivalasa is 532186.

What is the population of Uppinivalasa?

Uppinivalasa has a total population of 1,341, including 668 males and 673 females.

How many households are there in Uppinivalasa?

There are 340 households in Uppinivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Uppinivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uppinivalasa is 58.69%. Male literacy is 67.66% and female literacy is 49.78%.