Upahra - Goh, Aurangabad

Upahra is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Uphara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upahra is 252937. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Upahra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upahra

According to the 2011 Census, Upahra village had a total population of 3,276 people, including 1,708 males and 1,568 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.18%, with male literacy at 74.79% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Upahra

Upahra 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 Upahra

Upahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Upahra is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Upahra is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upahra

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

Health Facilities in Upahra

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

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