Upardahu - Namkum, Ranchi

Upardahu is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Sodag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upardahu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upardahu is 373978. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.11 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Upardahu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upardahu

According to the 2011 Census, Upardahu village had a total population of 312 people, including 149 males and 163 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Upardahu

Upardahu 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 Upardahu

Upardahu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Upardahu is about 29 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 Upardahu

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

Health Facilities in Upardahu

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

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