Umergaon - Nagri, Dhamtari

Umergaon is a village situated in the Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Umargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umergaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umergaon is 447256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1033.63 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Umergaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sihawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umergaon

According to the 2011 Census, Umergaon village had a total population of 3,943 people, including 1,957 males and 1,986 females, living in 991 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.03%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,456.

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

Nearby Villages of Umergaon

Umergaon 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 Umergaon

Umergaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Umergaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Umergaon is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umergaon

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

Health Facilities in Umergaon

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

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