Upargugui

Upargugui is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Hetgugui is the gram panchayat of Upargugui village.

Here you can discover what makes Upargugui unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Upargugui’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 Upargugui

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Upargugui is 331159. The village spans a total geographical area of 1110.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723202. Bokaro is nearest town to Upargugui village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 59km away.

When it comes to local governance, Upargugui 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 Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Upargugui

Population of Upargugui

According to the 2011 Census, Upargugui has a total population of about 2,656, with approximately 1,364 males and 1,292 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 439 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 276 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 982. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.42%, with male literacy at about 59.68% and female literacy near 32.43%. There are around 534 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Upargugui's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Upargugui

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

Nearby Villages of Upargugui

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

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