Upperchampi - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Upperchampi is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upperchampi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upperchampi is 428544. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Upperchampi

According to the 2011 Census, Upperchampi village had a total population of 1,604 people, including 851 males and 753 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 71.50% and female literacy at 46.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,031.

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

Nearby Villages of Upperchampi

Upperchampi 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 Upperchampi

Public transport in the Upperchampi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Upperchampi is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Upperchampi 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 Upperchampi

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

Health Facilities in Upperchampi

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

FAQs about Upperchampi