Uphari - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Uphari is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Basahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uphari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uphari is 501032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1688.37 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Uphari

As per Census 2011, Uphari village has a total population of 959 people, consisting of 513 males and 446 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uphari

Uphari 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 Uphari

Uphari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Uphari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Uphari is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uphari

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

Health Facilities in Uphari

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

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