Upla - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Upla is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Kannad and around 78 km from Aurangabad. Bhambarwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upla is 548315. The village covers a total geographical area of 1587.34 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Upla

As per Census 2011, Upla village has a total population of 1,368 people, consisting of 689 males and 679 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 267 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,368689679
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21412787
Scheduled Castes (SC)402020
Scheduled Tribes (ST)267129138
Literate Population886496390
Illiterate Population482193289

Nearby Villages of Upla

Upla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TelwadiSouth-East2.58 km
Langada TandaEast2.92 km
AmbaSouth-West3.30 km
JunoneNorth-West4.11 km
AndhanerSouth-East4.75 km
Talode Pr. ChalisgaonNorth5.73 km
MundwadiSouth5.83 km
Hiwarkheda (gautala)East6.07 km
Wadner TandaSouth-West6.23 km
PathrajeNorth6.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Upla

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Upla. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Upla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Upla is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Upla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Upla

Where is Upla located?

Upla village is located in Kannad Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Upla?

The Gram Panchayat of Upla is Bhambarwadi.

What is the pincode of Upla?

The pincode of Upla is 431103.

What is the population of Upla?

Upla has a total population of 1,368, including 689 males and 679 females.

How many households are there in Upla?

There are 312 households in Upla.

What is the literacy rate in Upla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upla is 64.77%. Male literacy is 71.99% and female literacy is 57.44%.