Upurda - Banei, Sundargarh

Upurda is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jakeikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upurda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upurda is 385113. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Upurda

As per Census 2011, Upurda village has a total population of 399 people, consisting of 189 males and 210 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Upurda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Upurda

Upurda 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 Upurda

Public transport in the Upurda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Upurda is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Upurda is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upurda

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

Health Facilities in Upurda

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

FAQs about Upurda