Upparli Band - Indora, Kangra

Upparli Band is a village situated in the Indora tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Surdwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upparli Band village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upparli Band is 008726. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.21 hectares and falls under the 176401 pincode. Pathankot is the nearest town.

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

Population of Upparli Band

As per Census 2011, Upparli Band village has a total population of 1,243 people, consisting of 629 males and 614 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Upparli Band are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,243629614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1718982
Scheduled Castes (SC)365182183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468
Literate Population870472398
Illiterate Population373157216

Nearby Villages of Upparli Band

Upparli Band is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Upparli Band

Public transport in the Upparli Band is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Upparli Band.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Upparli Band is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upparli Band

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Upparli Band

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Upparli Band

Where is Upparli Band located?

Upparli Band village is located in Indora Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Upparli Band?

The Gram Panchayat of Upparli Band is Surdwan.

What is the pincode of Upparli Band?

The pincode of Upparli Band is 176401.

What is the population of Upparli Band?

Upparli Band has a total population of 1,243, including 629 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Upparli Band?

There are 233 households in Upparli Band.

What is the literacy rate in Upparli Band?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upparli Band is 69.99%. Male literacy is 75.04% and female literacy is 64.82%.