Upani - Sridungargarh, Bikaner
Upani is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Upani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Upani is 069904. The village covers a total geographical area of 3381.72 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Upani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dungargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bikaner Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Upani
As per Census 2011, Upani village has a total population of 4,632 people, consisting of 2,450 males and 2,182 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 912 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,053 literate and 2,579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 828 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Upani are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,632 | 2,450 | 2,182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 912 | 466 | 446 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 828 | 439 | 389 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,053 | 1,364 | 689 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,579 | 1,086 | 1,493 |
Nearby Villages of Upani
Upani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Upani
Upani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Upani is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Upani is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Upani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Upani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Upani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Upani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Upani
Where is Upani located?
Upani village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Upani?
Upani is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Upani?
The pincode of Upani is 331803.
What is the population of Upani?
Upani has a total population of 4,632, including 2,450 males and 2,182 females.
How many households are there in Upani?
There are 666 households in Upani.
What is the literacy rate in Upani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upani is 44.32%. Male literacy is 55.67% and female literacy is 31.58%.