Upadhi - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Upadhi is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Mohammadabad and around 38 km from Ghazipur. Mubarakpur M. Hasanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upadhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upadhi is 205472. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.04 hectares and falls under the 233222 pincode. Mohammadabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Upadhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Upadhi

According to the 2011 Census, Upadhi village had a total population of 719 people, including 367 males and 352 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 63.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Upadhi

Upadhi 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 Upadhi

Upadhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhondha Dih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mohammadabad to Upadhi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Upadhi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upadhi

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

Health Facilities in Upadhi

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

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