Ummathur - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Ummathur is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kurubathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ummathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ummathur is 614982. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.98 hectares and falls under the 573123 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ummathur

According to the 2011 Census, Ummathur village had a total population of 447 people, including 217 males and 230 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 89.90% and female literacy at 72.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ummathur

Ummathur 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 Ummathur

Ummathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Ummathur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ummathur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ummathur

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

Health Facilities in Ummathur

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

FAQs about Ummathur