Waupali - Niali, Cuttack

Waupali is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Jalarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waupali is 400345. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 754004 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Waupali

According to the 2011 Census, Waupali village had a total population of 400 people, including 200 males and 200 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.07%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 71.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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 Population400200200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462818
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population287156131
Illiterate Population1134469

Nearby Villages of Waupali

Waupali 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)
BaharanaNorth-East1.24 km
JalarpurSouth1.56 km
SahanajpurWest1.61 km
PubakhandaWest1.93 km
OlansaNorth2.05 km
HarishpurWest2.06 km
BarimundeiEast2.29 km
NialiNorth-West2.29 km
BarabodiaWest2.53 km
SolamangaEast2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Waupali

Waupali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raghunathpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Waupali is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waupali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Waupali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Waupali

Where is Waupali located?

Waupali village is located in Niali Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Waupali?

The Gram Panchayat of Waupali is Jalarpur.

What is the pincode of Waupali?

The pincode of Waupali is 754004.

What is the population of Waupali?

Waupali had a total population of 400, including 200 males and 200 females.

How many households are there in Waupali?

Waupali had 81 households.

What is the literacy rate in Waupali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waupali was 81.07%. Male literacy was 90.70% and female literacy was 71.98%.