Uppalagere - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Uppalagere is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ranganathapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppalagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppalagere is 606168. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.33 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Uppalagere

According to the 2011 Census, Uppalagere village had a total population of 2,246 people, including 1,155 males and 1,091 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppalagere

Uppalagere 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 Uppalagere

Uppalagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bellenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Uppalagere is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Uppalagere is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uppalagere

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

Health Facilities in Uppalagere

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

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