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

According to the 2011 Census, Uparagarh village had a total population of 324 people, including 168 males and 156 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 64.83% and female literacy at 51.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

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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