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

According to the 2011 Census, Uparchobari village had a total population of 620 people, including 280 males and 340 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.64%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 29.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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