Upulei - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Upulei is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upulei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upulei is 395680. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Upulei

As per Census 2011, Upulei village has a total population of 441 people, consisting of 211 males and 230 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 115 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Upulei

Upulei 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 Upulei

Upulei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Upulei is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Upulei is about 37 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 Upulei

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

Health Facilities in Upulei

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

FAQs about Upulei