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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Uprari village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 316 males and 306 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population622316306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945143
Scheduled Castes (SC)284157127
Literate Population496264232
Illiterate Population1265274

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DubsilNorth1.04 km
Sanar BhiraSouth1.19 km
BheliwarWest1.22 km
Talla KhalduwaNorth-West1.88 km
BheliparNorth-West1.93 km
GolanaWest2.19 km
PapariaWest2.24 km
KafaltanaSouth-East2.65 km
KumaleshwarSouth-West2.67 km
Malla KhalduwaNorth-West2.68 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uprari

Where is Uprari located?

Uprari village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uprari?

The Gram Panchayat of Uprari is Upradi.

What is the pincode of Uprari?

The pincode of Uprari is 263645.

What is the population of Uprari?

Uprari has a total population of 622, including 316 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Uprari?

There are 104 households in Uprari.

What is the literacy rate in Uprari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uprari is 79.74%. Male literacy is 83.54% and female literacy is 75.82%.