Uparginia - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Uparginia is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Mahulapada and around 195 km from Sundargarh. Fuljhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparginia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparginia is 385222. The village covers a total geographical area of 687 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.

Uparginia 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 Uparginia

According to the 2011 Census, Uparginia village had a total population of 697 people, including 334 males and 363 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.55%, with male literacy at 36.54% and female literacy at 15.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 666.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparginia

Uparginia 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 Uparginia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Uparginia. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Uparginia is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Uparginia is about 195 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparginia

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

Health Facilities in Uparginia

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

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