Umjhar Village Overview
Umjhar is a village in Baikunthpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 16 km from Baikunthpur, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Umjhar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Umjhar 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 Umjhar is 431381. The village covers a geographical area of 255 hectares and has a pincode of 497335. Shivpur-charcha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Umjhar
Population & Demographics of Umjhar
This section provides population and demographic details of Umjhar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 745 | 353 | 392 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 107 | 49 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 170 | 81 | 89 |
| Literate Population | 488 | 280 | 208 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 73 | 184 |
Key population details of Umjhar village are given below:
- Umjhar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 745, including approximately 353 males and 392 females, with a sex ratio of 1110 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 9 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 170 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Umjhar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.50%.
- There are around 204 households in Umjhar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Umjhar
Transport facilities help residents of Umjhar 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 |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Umjhar
The following villages are located close to Umjhar 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 Umjhar
- Where is Umjhar located?
- Umjhar village is located in Baikunthpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Umjhar?
- Umjhar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Umjhar?
- The pincode of Umjhar is 497335.
- What is the population of Umjhar?
- Umjhar has a total population of 745, including 353 males and 392 females.
- How many households are there in Umjhar?
- There are 204 households in Umjhar.
- What is the literacy rate in Umjhar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Umjhar is 65.50%. Male literacy is 79.32% and female literacy is 53.06%.