Upshi - Kharu, Leh Ladakh

Upshi is a village situated in the Kharu tehsil of Leh Ladakh district, Ladakh. It is located approximately 49 km from Leh and around 49 km from Leh. Gia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upshi is 000890. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.4 hectares and falls under the 194201 pincode. Leh is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Upshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Upshi

According to the 2011 Census, Upshi village had a total population of 128 people, including 64 males and 64 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.65%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 63.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1286464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1183
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286464
Literate Population854639
Illiterate Population431825

Nearby Villages of Upshi

Upshi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Upshi

Upshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Leh to Upshi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Upshi

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

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

FAQs about Upshi

Where is Upshi located?

Upshi village is located in Kharu Tehsil, Leh Ladakh district, Ladakh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Upshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Upshi is Gia.

What is the pincode of Upshi?

The pincode of Upshi is 194201.

What is the population of Upshi?

Upshi had a total population of 128, including 64 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Upshi?

Upshi had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Upshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upshi was 72.65%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 63.93%.