Uparkachhar

Uparkachhar is a village located in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Farsabahar (tehsildar office) and 71km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Uparkachhar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Uparkachhar unique in its vibrant Farsabahar-Jashpur region. You’ll see Uparkachhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Uparkachhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Uparkachhar is 434143. The village spans a total geographical area of 902.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496227. Jashpur Nagar is nearest town to Uparkachhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 71km away.

When it comes to local governance, Uparkachhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Uparkachhar

Population of Uparkachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Uparkachhar has a total population of about 1,841, with approximately 902 males and 939 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 199 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 924. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.53%, with male literacy at about 54.43% and female literacy near 40.89%. There are around 434 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Uparkachhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Uparkachhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Uparkachhar. As per the 2011 stats, Uparkachhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Uparkachhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Uparkachhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Uparkachhar.

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