Uplai - Jaora, Ratlam

Uplai is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Upalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uplai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uplai is 470202. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Uplai

According to the 2011 Census, Uplai village had a total population of 2,172 people, including 1,058 males and 1,114 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.53%, with male literacy at 92.83% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Uplai

Uplai 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 Uplai

Uplai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brayla Chaurasi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Uplai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Uplai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uplai

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

Health Facilities in Uplai

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

FAQs about Uplai