Uppur (P) - Kalvarayan Hills, Kallakurichi
Uppur (P) is a village situated in the Kalvarayan Hills taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 61 km from Sankarapuram and around 100 km from Viluppuram. Arampoondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppur (P) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppur (P) is 633375. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.4 hectares and falls under the 606209 pincode. Kallakurichi is the nearest town.
Uppur (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sankarapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Uppur (P)
As per Census 2011, Uppur (P) village has a total population of 820 people, consisting of 417 males and 403 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 811 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uppur (P) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 820 | 417 | 403 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 128 | 65 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 811 | 415 | 396 |
| Literate Population | 102 | 65 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 718 | 352 | 366 |
Nearby Villages of Uppur (P)
Uppur (P) 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 Uppur (P)
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Uppur (P).
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Viluppuram to Uppur (P) is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Uppur (P)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Uppur (P) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Uppur (P)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Uppur (P) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Uppur (P)
Where is Uppur (P) located?
Uppur (P) village is located in Kalvarayan Hills Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Uppur (P)?
The Gram Panchayat of Uppur (P) is Arampoondi.
What is the pincode of Uppur (P)?
The pincode of Uppur (P) is 606209.
What is the population of Uppur (P)?
Uppur (P) has a total population of 820, including 417 males and 403 females.
How many households are there in Uppur (P)?
There are 169 households in Uppur (P).
What is the literacy rate in Uppur (P)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uppur (P) is 12.44%. Male literacy is 15.59% and female literacy is 9.18%.