Upparapete - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Upparapete is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Upparapet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upparapete village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upparapete is 624575. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.53 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Upparapete

According to the 2011 Census, Upparapete village had a total population of 1,377 people, including 717 males and 660 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.56%, with male literacy at 69.17% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Upparapete

Upparapete 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 Upparapete

Upparapete is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Upparapete is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Upparapete 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 Upparapete

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

Health Facilities in Upparapete

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

FAQs about Upparapete