Uparkhara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Uparkhara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 45.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparkhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparkhara is 317869. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.28 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Uparkhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uparkhara

As per Census 2011, Uparkhara village has a total population of 1,104 people, consisting of 561 males and 543 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 357 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 431 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparkhara

Uparkhara 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 Uparkhara

Uparkhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Uparkhara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Uparkhara is about 45.8 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 Uparkhara

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

Health Facilities in Uparkhara

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

FAQs about Uparkhara