Upkabhata

Upkabhata is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Gand Barajhola is the gram panchayat of Upkabhata village.

Here you can discover what makes Upkabhata unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Upkabhata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Upkabhata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Upkabhata is 423391. The village spans a total geographical area of 35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Upkabhata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Upkabhata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Upkabhata

According to the 2011 Census, Upkabhata has a total population of about 355, with approximately 174 males and 181 females. The sex ratio is around 1040 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 76. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.44%, with male literacy at about 65.52% and female literacy near 53.59%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Upkabhata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Upkabhata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Upkabhata. As per the 2011 stats, Upkabhata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Upkabhata

Knowing the nearby villages of Upkabhata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Upkabhata.

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