Uparbahal - Loisinga, Balangir

Uparbahal is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Balangir and around 30 km from Balangir. Uparbahal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparbahal is 419995. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Uparbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Uparbahal village had a total population of 1,550 people, including 783 males and 767 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 60.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparbahal

Uparbahal 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 Uparbahal

Uparbahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Uparbahal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Uparbahal is about 30 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 Uparbahal

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

Health Facilities in Uparbahal

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

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