Umapur - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Umapur is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Chndkapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umapur is 599779. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.7 hectares and falls under the 585419 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Umapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umapur

According to the 2011 Census, Umapur village had a total population of 1,148 people, including 593 males and 555 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 72.89% and female literacy at 57.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Umapur

Umapur 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 Umapur

Umapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Umapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Umapur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umapur

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

Health Facilities in Umapur

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

FAQs about Umapur