Umari - Lanji, Balaghat

Umari is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Umari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umari is 498478. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.78 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Umari

According to the 2011 Census, Umari village had a total population of 2,254 people, including 1,115 males and 1,139 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.64%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 76.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Umari

Umari 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 Umari

Umari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Umari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Umari is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umari

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

Health Facilities in Umari

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

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