Uparnatakata - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Uparnatakata is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Madhusahupatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparnatakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparnatakata is 403330. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Uparnatakata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uparnatakata

As per Census 2011, Uparnatakata village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 138 males and 149 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 147 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uparnatakata are given below:

Nearby Villages of Uparnatakata

Uparnatakata 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 Uparnatakata

Uparnatakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Uparnatakata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Uparnatakata is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparnatakata

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

Health Facilities in Uparnatakata

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

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