Uparchobari - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Uparchobari is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mahulpatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparchobari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparchobari is 424473. The village covers a total geographical area of 659 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Uparchobari

As per Census 2011, Uparchobari village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 280 males and 340 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,214 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population620280340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984652
Scheduled Castes (SC)226106120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)355154201
Literate Population23314984
Illiterate Population387131256

Nearby Villages of Uparchobari

Uparchobari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SanachhatarangSouth-East1.95 km
PadepadarSouth2.28 km
TanginigudaNorth-West2.56 km
JhiripadarSouth-West2.85 km
MundighatiWest2.92 km
JubarajpurSouth-East3.29 km
RaealpasNorth-East3.36 km
TalchobriEast3.38 km
BenakhamarSouth-West3.93 km
Bad SukuliNorth-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uparchobari

Uparchobari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Uparchobari is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparchobari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Uparchobari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uparchobari

Where is Uparchobari located?

Uparchobari village is located in Thuamul Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uparchobari?

The Gram Panchayat of Uparchobari is Mahulpatna.

What is the pincode of Uparchobari?

The pincode of Uparchobari is 766026.

What is the population of Uparchobari?

Uparchobari has a total population of 620, including 280 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Uparchobari?

There are 147 households in Uparchobari.

What is the literacy rate in Uparchobari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uparchobari is 37.58%. Male literacy is 53.21% and female literacy is 24.71%.