Uparagarh - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Uparagarh is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Korai and around 35 km from Jajapur . Pataranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparagarh is 400748. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Uparagarh

As per Census 2011, Uparagarh village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 168 males and 156 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparagarh

Uparagarh 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 Uparagarh

Public transport in the Uparagarh is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jajpur Keonjhar Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Uparagarh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Uparagarh is about 35 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 Uparagarh

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

Health Facilities in Uparagarh

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

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