Uparkamala Village Overview
Uparkamala is a village in Salbani tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Salbani is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Uparkamala village. As per available records (2009), Bankibandh is the Gram Panchayat for Uparkamala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Uparkamala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparkamala is 339081. The village covers a geographical area of 49.46 hectares and has a pincode of 721147. Midnapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
As per available records (2019), Uparkamala village falls under the Medinipur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Uparkamala
Population & Demographics of Uparkamala
This section provides population and demographic details of Uparkamala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 388 | 194 | 194 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 182 | 87 | 95 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 237 | 141 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 151 | 53 | 98 |
Key population details of Uparkamala village are given below:
- Uparkamala village is a small village with a total population of around 388, including approximately 194 males and 194 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 182 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Uparkamala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.08%.
- There are around 78 households in Uparkamala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Uparkamala
Transport facilities help residents of Uparkamala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Uparkamala
The following villages are located close to Uparkamala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Uparkamala
- Where is Uparkamala located?
- Uparkamala village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Uparkamala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Uparkamala is Bankibandh (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Uparkamala?
- The pincode of Uparkamala is 721147.
- What is the population of Uparkamala?
- Uparkamala has a total population of 388, including 194 males and 194 females.
- How many households are there in Uparkamala?
- There are 78 households in Uparkamala.
- What is the literacy rate in Uparkamala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uparkamala is 61.08%. Male literacy is 72.68% and female literacy is 49.48%.