Umarkot Village Overview
Umarkot is a village in Dhoraji tehsil of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It lies about 10 km from Dhoraji tehsil headquarters and around 100 km from Rajkot district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Umarkot village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Umarkot 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 Umarkot is 513372. The village covers a geographical area of 1050.51 hectares and has a pincode of 360440. Dhoraji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Umarkot
Population & Demographics of Umarkot
This section provides population and demographic details of Umarkot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,066 | 562 | 504 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 132 | 76 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 618 | 338 | 280 |
| Illiterate Population | 448 | 224 | 224 |
Key population details of Umarkot village are given below:
- Umarkot village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,066, including approximately 562 males and 504 females, with a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 31 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Umarkot village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.97%.
- There are around 191 households in Umarkot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Umarkot
Transport facilities help residents of Umarkot 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 within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Umarkot
The following villages are located close to Umarkot 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 Umarkot
- Where is Umarkot located?
- Umarkot village is located in Dhoraji Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Umarkot?
- Umarkot is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Umarkot?
- The pincode of Umarkot is 360440.
- What is the population of Umarkot?
- Umarkot has a total population of 1,066, including 562 males and 504 females.
- How many households are there in Umarkot?
- There are 191 households in Umarkot.
- What is the literacy rate in Umarkot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Umarkot is 57.97%. Male literacy is 60.14% and female literacy is 55.56%.