Upanagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Upanagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upanagar is 566470. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Upanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Upanagar village had a total population of 146 people, including 76 males and 70 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.70%, with male literacy at 96.97% and female literacy at 84.13%. 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 Upanagar

Upanagar 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 Upanagar

Upanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Upanagar is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Upanagar is about 40 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 Upanagar

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

Health Facilities in Upanagar

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

FAQs about Upanagar