Upadi - Tarana, Ujjain

Upadi is a village situated in the Tarana tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarana and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Upadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upadi is 471819. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.78 hectares and falls under the 456665 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Upadi

According to the 2011 Census, Upadi village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 648 males and 625 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.71%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 54.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Upadi

Upadi 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 Upadi

Upadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Silakhedi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Upadi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Upadi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upadi

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

Health Facilities in Upadi

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

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