Upparahalli - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Upparahalli is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 86 km from Tumkur. Baraguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upparahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upparahalli is 610085. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.15 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upparahalli

As per Census 2011, Upparahalli village has a total population of 757 people, consisting of 389 males and 368 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Upparahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population757389368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015546
Scheduled Castes (SC)1427369
Literate Population448249199
Illiterate Population309140169

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ankasandra KavaluNorth-East1.66 km
OtikereNorth1.69 km
YallenahalliNorth-West1.90 km
AnkasandraEast2.31 km
BevinahalliSouth2.47 km
ChattasandraSouth-West2.68 km
BelagihalliWest2.72 km
PuraEast2.86 km
BaragurNorth-East3.26 km
RangenahalliNorth3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Upparahalli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Upparahalli. The nearest railway station is Banasankarai Ha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Upparahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Upparahalli is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Upparahalli

Where is Upparahalli located?

Upparahalli village is located in Chiknayakanhalli Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Upparahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Upparahalli is Baraguru.

What is the pincode of Upparahalli?

The pincode of Upparahalli is 572119.

What is the population of Upparahalli?

Upparahalli has a total population of 757, including 389 males and 368 females.

How many households are there in Upparahalli?

There are 181 households in Upparahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Upparahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upparahalli is 59.18%. Male literacy is 64.01% and female literacy is 54.08%.