Umta - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Umta is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dharnai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umta is 260475. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Umta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umta

According to the 2011 Census, Umta village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,102 males and 1,027 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 62.29% and female literacy at 39.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Umta

Umta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Umta

Umta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wanabar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Umta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Umta is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Umta village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Umta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Umta village are given below:

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