Uppalagere Village Overview
Uppalagere is a village in Hiriyur tehsil of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Hiriyur tehsil headquarters and around 56 km from Chitradurga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ranganathapura is the Gram Panchayat for Uppalagere village.
The sections below provide essential information about Uppalagere village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppalagere is 606168. The village covers a geographical area of 526.33 hectares and has a pincode of 577557. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Uppalagere
Population & Demographics of Uppalagere
This section provides population and demographic details of Uppalagere village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,246 | 1,155 | 1,091 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 194 | 95 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 783 | 389 | 394 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 290 | 143 | 147 |
| Literate Population | 1,558 | 889 | 669 |
| Illiterate Population | 688 | 266 | 422 |
Key population details of Uppalagere village are given below:
- Uppalagere village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,246, including approximately 1,155 males and 1,091 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 783 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 290 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Uppalagere village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.37%.
- There are around 570 households in Uppalagere village.
Transport & Connectivity of Uppalagere
Transport facilities help residents of Uppalagere village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Uppalagere
The following villages are located close to Uppalagere and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Uppalagere
- Where is Uppalagere located?
- Uppalagere village is located in Hiriyur Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Uppalagere?
- The Gram Panchayat of Uppalagere is Ranganathapura (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Uppalagere?
- The pincode of Uppalagere is 577557.
- What is the population of Uppalagere?
- Uppalagere has a total population of 2,246, including 1,155 males and 1,091 females.
- How many households are there in Uppalagere?
- There are 570 households in Uppalagere.
- What is the literacy rate in Uppalagere?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uppalagere is 69.37%. Male literacy is 76.97% and female literacy is 61.32%.