Umgaon - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Umgaon is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Soth Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umgaon is 219859. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.4 hectares and falls under the 847240 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Umgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Umgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Umgaon village had a total population of 5,796 people, including 3,019 males and 2,777 females, living in 1,012 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.77%, with male literacy at 67.19% and female literacy at 34.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571.

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

Nearby Villages of Umgaon

Umgaon 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 Umgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Umgaon. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Umgaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Umgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umgaon

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

Health Facilities in Umgaon

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

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