Uparpita - Khariar, Nuapada

Uparpita is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Lanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparpita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparpita is 421987. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Uparpita

According to the 2011 Census, Uparpita village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 522 males and 578 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.20%, with male literacy at 75.05% and female literacy at 40.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 901.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparpita

Uparpita 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 Uparpita

Uparpita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Uparpita is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Uparpita is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparpita

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

Health Facilities in Uparpita

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

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