Upale (Du.) - Barshi, Solapur

Upale (Du.) is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 57 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Upale (dumala) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upale (Du.) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upale (Du.) is 562120. The village covers a total geographical area of 2405 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Tuljapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Upale (Du.)

According to the 2011 Census, Upale (Du.) village had a total population of 4,975 people, including 2,593 males and 2,382 females, living in 1,089 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 67.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,9752,5932,382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)578322256
Scheduled Castes (SC)681361320
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563620
Literate Population3,3781,9351,443
Illiterate Population1,597658939

Nearby Villages of Upale (Du.)

Upale (Du.) 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)
ZadiEast2.73 km
HaldugeWest3.15 km
Pimpri (ratanjan)North3.24 km
NimbalakSouth-East4.04 km
Borgaon (zadi)North-East4.50 km
BhatambareNorth-East4.85 km
ZaregaonEast4.92 km
Jamgaon (p)North-West4.96 km
KapasiNorth5.10 km
SawargaonNorth5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Upale (Du.)

Upale (Du.) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 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 Tuljapur to Upale (Du.) is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Upale (Du.) is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upale (Du.)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Upale (Du.)

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 (Du.) village are given below:

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

FAQs about Upale (Du.)

Where is Upale (Du.) located?

Upale (Du.) village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Upale (Du.)?

The Gram Panchayat of Upale (Du.) is Upale (dumala).

What is the pincode of Upale (Du.)?

The pincode of Upale (Du.) is 413401.

What is the population of Upale (Du.)?

Upale (Du.) had a total population of 4,975, including 2,593 males and 2,382 females.

How many households are there in Upale (Du.)?

Upale (Du.) had 1,089 households.

What is the literacy rate in Upale (Du.)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upale (Du.) was 76.83%. Male literacy was 85.20% and female literacy was 67.87%.