Upadail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Upadail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 80.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upadail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upadail is 310350. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.01 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Upadail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Upadail

According to the 2011 Census, Upadail village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 541 males and 516 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.68%, with male literacy at 50.21% and female literacy at 38.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Upadail

Upadail 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 Upadail

Public transport in the Upadail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Upadail is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Upadail is about 80.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Upadail

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

Health Facilities in Upadail

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

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