Upher - Narala, Kalahandi

Upher is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sergarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upher village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upher is 422719. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Upher

According to the 2011 Census, Upher village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 647 males and 671 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.88%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 56.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 380.

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

Nearby Villages of Upher

Upher 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 Upher

Upher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Upher is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Upher is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upher

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

Health Facilities in Upher

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

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