Uparageruput - Nandapur, Koraput

Uparageruput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Nandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparageruput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparageruput is 429821. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Uparageruput

According to the 2011 Census, Uparageruput village had a total population of 234 people, including 111 males and 123 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.16%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 43.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparageruput

Uparageruput 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 Uparageruput

Public transport in the Uparageruput is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Uparageruput is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Uparageruput is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparageruput

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

Health Facilities in Uparageruput

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

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