Uprari - Ranikhet, Almora

Uprari is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Upradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uprari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uprari is 052476. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.74 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Uprari 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uprari

According to the 2011 Census, Uprari village had a total population of 622 people, including 316 males and 306 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.94%, with male literacy at 99.62% and female literacy at 88.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Uprari

Uprari 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 Uprari

Uprari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Uprari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Uprari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uprari

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

Health Facilities in Uprari

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

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