Uperla Dhanotu - Shahpur, Kangra

Uperla Dhanotu is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Dadhamb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uperla Dhanotu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uperla Dhanotu is 009443. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.66 hectares and falls under the 176208 pincode. Dharmsala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Uperla Dhanotu

As per Census 2011, Uperla Dhanotu village has a total population of 202 people, consisting of 106 males and 96 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uperla Dhanotu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20210696
Child Population (0–6 yrs)26179
Scheduled Castes (SC)352114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population1538667
Illiterate Population492029

Nearby Villages of Uperla Dhanotu

Uperla Dhanotu 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 Uperla Dhanotu

Uperla Dhanotu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Uperla Dhanotu is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uperla Dhanotu

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

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

Health Facilities in Uperla Dhanotu

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

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

FAQs about Uperla Dhanotu

Where is Uperla Dhanotu located?

Uperla Dhanotu village is located in Shahpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uperla Dhanotu?

The Gram Panchayat of Uperla Dhanotu is Dadhamb.

What is the pincode of Uperla Dhanotu?

The pincode of Uperla Dhanotu is 176208.

What is the population of Uperla Dhanotu?

Uperla Dhanotu has a total population of 202, including 106 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Uperla Dhanotu?

There are 45 households in Uperla Dhanotu.

What is the literacy rate in Uperla Dhanotu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uperla Dhanotu is 75.74%. Male literacy is 81.13% and female literacy is 69.79%.