Upet - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Upet is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Geedam and around 27 km from Dantewada. Upet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upet is 450133. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.09 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Upet

According to the 2011 Census, Upet village had a total population of 513 people, including 272 males and 241 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.04%, with male literacy at 72.17% and female literacy at 19.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Upet

Upet 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 Upet

Public transport in the Upet is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Upet is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Upet is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upet

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

Health Facilities in Upet

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

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