Upputhara - Peerumade, Idukki

Upputhara is a village situated in the Peerumade taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peermade and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Upputhara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upputhara is 628104. The village covers a total geographical area of 3598 hectares and falls under the 685505 pincode. Thodupuzha is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Upputhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peerumade Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upputhara

According to the 2011 Census, Upputhara village had a total population of 18,885 people, including 9,453 males and 9,432 females, living in 4,965 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.85%, with male literacy at 94.64% and female literacy at 89.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,964.

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

Nearby Villages of Upputhara

Upputhara 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 Upputhara

Upputhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thodupuzha to Upputhara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Upputhara 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 Upputhara

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

Health Facilities in Upputhara

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

FAQs about Upputhara