Upardiha - Nilagiri, Balasore

Upardiha is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Berhampur and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Arbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upardiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upardiha is 393266. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Upardiha

According to the 2011 Census, Upardiha village had a total population of 396 people, including 196 males and 200 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.11%, with male literacy at 92.22% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Upardiha

Upardiha 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 Upardiha

Public transport in the Upardiha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Upardiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Upardiha is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upardiha

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

Health Facilities in Upardiha

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

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