Uplekoppa - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Uplekoppa is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Unchalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uplekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uplekoppa is 603308. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.31 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Uplekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Uplekoppa village had a total population of 325 people, including 176 males and 149 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.66%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 81.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Uplekoppa

Uplekoppa 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 Uplekoppa

Uplekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Uplekoppa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Uplekoppa is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uplekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Uplekoppa

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

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