Umda - Jobat, Alirajpur

Umda is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Umda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umda is 505101. The village covers a total geographical area of 1358.34 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Umda

According to the 2011 Census, Umda village had a total population of 2,531 people, including 1,244 males and 1,287 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.37%, with male literacy at 35.33% and female literacy at 27.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,481.

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

Nearby Villages of Umda

Umda 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 Umda

Umda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Umda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Umda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umda

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

Health Facilities in Umda

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

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