Uppadaki - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Uppadaki is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 164 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bidrakan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppadaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppadaki is 603696. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.58 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Uppadaki

As per Census 2011, Uppadaki village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 20 males and 16 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 800 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32 literate and 4 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population362016
Child Population (0–6 yrs)11-
Literate Population321814
Illiterate Population422

Nearby Villages of Uppadaki

Uppadaki 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)
HematemaneSouth-West0.90 km
BandisaraNorth1.25 km
KolsirsiSouth-East1.36 km
BidarkanSouth-West1.65 km
HeggaddeSouth1.79 km
GolgodNorth-West2.15 km
KunajiEast2.27 km
BalguliSouth-East2.43 km
HeggodmaneNorth-East2.97 km
HalagadikoppaEast3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uppadaki

Uppadaki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Uppadaki is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Uppadaki is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uppadaki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Uppadaki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uppadaki

Where is Uppadaki located?

Uppadaki village is located in Siddapur Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uppadaki?

The Gram Panchayat of Uppadaki is Bidrakan.

What is the pincode of Uppadaki?

The pincode of Uppadaki is 581355.

What is the population of Uppadaki?

Uppadaki has a total population of 36, including 20 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Uppadaki?

There are 8 households in Uppadaki.

What is the literacy rate in Uppadaki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uppadaki is 88.89%. Male literacy is 90.00% and female literacy is 87.50%.