Upparahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Upparahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Rangenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upparahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upparahalli is 606094. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.76 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Upparahalli 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 Upparahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Upparahalli village had a total population of 843 people, including 422 males and 421 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.40%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Upparahalli

Upparahalli 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 Upparahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Upparahalli. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Upparahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Upparahalli is about 57 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 Upparahalli

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

Health Facilities in Upparahalli

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

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