Uparkata - Harabhanga, Boudh

Uparkata is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Puruna Katak and around 42 km from Baudh. Karanjakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparkata is 418639. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 762023 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Uparkata

According to the 2011 Census, Uparkata village had a total population of 166 people, including 81 males and 85 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 68.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparkata

Uparkata 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 Uparkata

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Uparkata. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Uparkata is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Uparkata is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparkata

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

Health Facilities in Uparkata

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

FAQs about Uparkata