Uparadiha - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Uparadiha is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Ghatgaon and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Uperdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparadiha is 386679. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Uparadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Uparadiha village had a total population of 3,238 people, including 1,650 males and 1,588 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 68.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,303.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparadiha

Uparadiha 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 Uparadiha

Uparadiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Uparadiha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparadiha

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

Health Facilities in Uparadiha

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

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