Upale - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Upale is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Upale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upale is 566337. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.16 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Upale 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 Upale

According to the 2011 Census, Upale village had a total population of 421 people, including 175 males and 246 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,406 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.88%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 62.61%. 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 Upale

Upale 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 Upale

Upale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Upale is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Upale is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upale

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

Health Facilities in Upale

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

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