Uparkhara

Uparkhara is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 45.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Bahiri Panchshowa is the gram panchayat of Uparkhara village.

Here you can discover what makes Uparkhara unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Uparkhara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Uparkhara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Uparkhara is 317869. The village spans a total geographical area of 162.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Uparkhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Uparkhara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Uparkhara

Population of Uparkhara

According to the 2011 Census, Uparkhara has a total population of about 1,104, with approximately 561 males and 543 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 142 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 357 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 431. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.99%, with male literacy at about 60.96% and female literacy near 46.78%. There are around 275 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Uparkhara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Uparkhara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Uparkhara. As per the 2011 stats, Uparkhara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Uparkhara

Knowing the nearby villages of Uparkhara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Uparkhara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Uparkhara