Kupia - Boriguma, Koraput

Kupia is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Anchala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kupia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kupia is 428244. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Kupia

According to the 2011 Census, Kupia village had a total population of 720 people, including 361 males and 359 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.61%, with male literacy at 62.41% and female literacy at 27.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Kupia

Kupia 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 Kupia

Kupia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kupia is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kupia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kupia

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

Health Facilities in Kupia

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

FAQs about Kupia