Uprai - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Uprai is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Uprai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uprai is 154162. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.02 hectares and falls under the 210501 pincode. Maudaha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Uprai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hamirpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uprai

As per Census 2011, Uprai village has a total population of 1,828 people, consisting of 967 males and 861 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,017 literate and 811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,828967861
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284130154
Scheduled Castes (SC)423230193
Literate Population1,017667350
Illiterate Population811300511

Nearby Villages of Uprai

Uprai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Par KheraNorth-East1.45 km
Kar GaonWest2.41 km
MehrkaEast2.47 km
MasgawanSouth2.49 km
Tikri KhurdWest2.78 km
DohriSouth-West3.23 km
SirsaiWest3.65 km
KamahriyaEast3.80 km
SayarNorth3.92 km
SuhelaNorth-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uprai

Uprai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ingohta, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maudaha to Uprai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Uprai is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uprai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Uprai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Uprai

Where is Uprai located?

Uprai village is located in Maudaha Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uprai?

Uprai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uprai?

The pincode of Uprai is 210501.

What is the population of Uprai?

Uprai has a total population of 1,828, including 967 males and 861 females.

How many households are there in Uprai?

There are 318 households in Uprai.

What is the literacy rate in Uprai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uprai is 55.63%. Male literacy is 68.98% and female literacy is 40.65%.