Uparjari Village Overview
Uparjari is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 24 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 34.3 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Uparjari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Uparjari 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 Uparjari is 331158. The village covers a geographical area of 960.93 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Uparjari 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 Uparjari
Population & Demographics of Uparjari
This section provides population and demographic details of Uparjari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,489 | 1,735 | 1,754 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 635 | 333 | 302 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 261 | 120 | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 878 | 435 | 443 |
| Literate Population | 1,411 | 949 | 462 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,078 | 786 | 1,292 |
Key population details of Uparjari village are given below:
- Uparjari village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,489, including approximately 1,735 males and 1,754 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 261 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 878 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Uparjari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.44%.
- There are around 710 households in Uparjari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Uparjari
Transport facilities help residents of Uparjari 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 Uparjari
The following villages are located close to Uparjari 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 Uparjari
- Where is Uparjari located?
- Uparjari village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Uparjari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Uparjari is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Uparjari?
- The pincode of Uparjari is 723201.
- What is the population of Uparjari?
- Uparjari has a total population of 3,489, including 1,735 males and 1,754 females.
- How many households are there in Uparjari?
- There are 710 households in Uparjari.
- What is the literacy rate in Uparjari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uparjari is 40.44%. Male literacy is 54.70% and female literacy is 26.34%.