Uparkadada - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Uparkadada is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Khunta and around 53 km from Baripada. Kuamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparkadada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparkadada is 390979. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Uparkadada

According to the 2011 Census, Uparkadada village had a total population of 1,542 people, including 781 males and 761 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.47%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 49.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,026.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparkadada

Uparkadada 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 Uparkadada

Uparkadada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Uparkadada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Uparkadada is about 53 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 Uparkadada

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

Health Facilities in Uparkadada

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

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