Upardih - Sirdala, Nawada

Upardih is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Upardih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upardih is 258276. The village covers a total geographical area of 546 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Upardih

As per Census 2011, Upardih village has a total population of 6,101 people, consisting of 3,172 males and 2,929 females. The village has 897 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,035 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,002 literate and 3,099 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Upardih

Upardih 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 Upardih

Upardih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Upardih is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Upardih is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upardih

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

Health Facilities in Upardih

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

FAQs about Upardih