Umar

Umar is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Umar village. As per 2009 stats, Gummer is the gram panchayat of Umar village.

Here you can discover what makes Umar unique in its vibrant Dera Gopipur-Kangra region. You’ll see Umar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Umar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Umar is 010446. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177116. Dera Gopipur is nearest town to Umar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Umar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Umar

Population of Umar

According to the 2011 Census, Umar has a total population of about 963, with approximately 660 males and 303 females. The sex ratio is around 459 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 103 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.07%, with male literacy at about 90.00% and female literacy near 67.99%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Umar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Umar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Umar. As per the 2011 stats, Umar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Umar

Knowing the nearby villages of Umar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Umar.

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