Upargugui Village Overview
Upargugui is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 21.7 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 41 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Upargugui village.
The sections below provide essential information about Upargugui 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 Upargugui is 331159. The village covers a geographical area of 1110.87 hectares and has a pincode of 723202. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.
Upargugui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Upargugui
Population & Demographics of Upargugui
This section provides population and demographic details of Upargugui village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,656 | 1,364 | 1,292 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 439 | 227 | 212 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 276 | 149 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 982 | 513 | 469 |
| Literate Population | 1,233 | 814 | 419 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,423 | 550 | 873 |
Key population details of Upargugui village are given below:
- Upargugui village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,656, including approximately 1,364 males and 1,292 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 276 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 982 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Upargugui village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.42%.
- There are around 534 households in Upargugui village.
Transport & Connectivity of Upargugui
Transport facilities help residents of Upargugui 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Upargugui
The following villages are located close to Upargugui 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 Upargugui
- Where is Upargugui located?
- Upargugui village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Upargugui?
- The Gram Panchayat of Upargugui is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Upargugui?
- The pincode of Upargugui is 723202.
- What is the population of Upargugui?
- Upargugui has a total population of 2,656, including 1,364 males and 1,292 females.
- How many households are there in Upargugui?
- There are 534 households in Upargugui.
- What is the literacy rate in Upargugui?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Upargugui is 46.42%. Male literacy is 59.68% and female literacy is 32.43%.