Uparkata village, Harbhanga block | Pincode 762023

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Nihar Kumar Ghosh

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LGD code: 418639
Pincode: 762023
Post office: Jhadrajing
Population: 166
Households: 41
Literacy rate: 63.9%
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 94

Census 2011 · in context

How Uparkata compares

By population, Uparkata ranks #129 of 232 villages in Harbhanga mandal.

Literacy rate

63.9%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Uparkata: 63.9%
Harbhanga mandal: 64.3%
Boudh district: 61.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,049

+69 vs mandal average

Uparkata: 1,049
Harbhanga mandal: 980

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Uparkata: 4.0
Harbhanga mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Uparkata at a glance

Uparkata is a village of 166 people in 41 households (Census 2011) in Harbhanga block, Boudh district, Odisha, the 129th-largest of 232 villages in Harbhanga block. Literacy is 64%, about the same as the block average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,049 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 762023, served by Jhadrajing post office; the LGD village code is 418639. The sarpanch is Nihar Kumar Ghosh, and the village votes in Daspalla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ramesh Chandra Behera. The population is estimated at 196 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Uparkata · this village	166	64%	—
Karanjakata · Puruna Katak	1,396	69%	—
Lokapada · Harbhanga	746	59%	—
Tukulunda · Puruna Katak	706	73%	—
Jamupadar · Harbhanga	459	62%	—
Laxmanpur · Puruna Katak	459	78%	—
Pabulipada · Harbhanga	342	68%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Uparkata

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BAUDHGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 43
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Banibhusanpur
Total area (ha): 84
Irrigated area (ha): 25.03
Forest area (ha): 4.16

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Uparkata

LGD code: 418639
Pincode: 762023
Post office: Jhadrajing
Population (Census 2011): 166
Population (projected 2026): 196
Households: 41
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1049
Literacy rate: 63.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Daspalla
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Chandra Behera
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Nihar Kumar Ghosh
Block / Mandal: Harbhanga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Boudh district level

Then & Now

Uparkata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

166

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

196

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 166Census 2011
Households: 41Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1962026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 482026 projection
Active job cards: 73,287MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 35,176MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Boudh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Boudh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Boudh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter
The Better India11h ago
Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha4 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob4 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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People often ask about Uparkata

What is the pincode of Uparkata?

The pincode of Uparkata, Harbhanga block, Boudh district, Odisha is 762023. The post office is Jhadrajing.

Which post office delivers to Uparkata?

Mail for Uparkata is delivered through Jhadrajing post office, pincode 762023, in Harbhanga block, Boudh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Uparkata located?

Uparkata is a village in Harbhanga block of Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Uparkata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Uparkata village has a population of 166 across 41 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Uparkata?

The current sarpanch of Uparkata gram panchayat is Nihar Kumar Ghosh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Uparkata in?

Uparkata falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Uparkata in?

Uparkata falls under the Daspalla assembly constituency (AC #121) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Uparkata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Uparkata village is 63.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Uparkata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Uparkata village is 1049 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Uparkata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Uparkata, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Uparkata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Uparkata village is 418639.

How big is Uparkata compared to other villages in Harbhanga block?

Uparkata ranks 129 of 232 villages in Harbhanga block by Census 2011 population (166 residents).

Who is the MLA of Uparkata?

Uparkata falls under Daspalla assembly constituency (AC 121). The sitting MLA is Ramesh Chandra Behera (BJD).

Who is the MP for Uparkata?

Uparkata is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Uparkata in 2026?

Uparkata is estimated at 196 people in 2026, up about 18% from 166 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Uparkata in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Uparkata in Boudh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Uparkata?

Nihar Kumar Ghosh is the sarpanch of Uparkata gram panchayat, Harbhanga block. See the sarpanch list of Harbhanga block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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