Uppalada - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Uppalada is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Gurandi and around 12 km from Paralakhemundi. Uppalada. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppalada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppalada is 414701. The village covers a total geographical area of 1004 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Uppalada

According to the 2011 Census, Uppalada village had a total population of 2,003 people, including 979 males and 1,024 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 51.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppalada

Uppalada 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 Uppalada

Uppalada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Uppalada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Uppalada is about 12 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 Uppalada

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

Health Facilities in Uppalada

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

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