Uperpal - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Uperpal is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Motunga and around 36 km from Dhenkanal. Bido serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uperpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uperpal is 402936. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Uperpal

According to the 2011 Census, Uperpal village had a total population of 420 people, including 208 males and 212 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 89.56% and female literacy at 68.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Uperpal

Uperpal 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 Uperpal

Uperpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Uperpal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Uperpal is about 36 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 Uperpal

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

Health Facilities in Uperpal

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

FAQs about Uperpal