Umariya - Basna, Mahasamund

Umariya is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Umariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 445677. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.03 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 685 males and 674 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 61.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Umariya

Umariya 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 Umariya

Umariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Umariya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Umariya is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umariya

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

Health Facilities in Umariya

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

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