Umrauli - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Umrauli is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Umrouli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umrauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umrauli is 433128. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.94 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Umrauli

According to the 2011 Census, Umrauli village had a total population of 748 people, including 379 males and 369 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.15%, with male literacy at 65.95% and female literacy at 45.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Umrauli

Umrauli 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 Umrauli

Umrauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Umrauli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Umrauli is about 33 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 Umrauli

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

Health Facilities in Umrauli

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

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