Upatkheda - Achalpur, Amravati

Upatkheda is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Upatkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upatkheda is 531944. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.77 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Upatkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Upatkheda village had a total population of 1,089 people, including 549 males and 540 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 70.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 660.

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

Nearby Villages of Upatkheda

Upatkheda 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 Upatkheda

Upatkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Upatkheda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Upatkheda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upatkheda

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

Health Facilities in Upatkheda

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

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