Umari - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Umari is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Pachwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umari is 457514. The village covers a total geographical area of 1341.54 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Chandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umari

According to the 2011 Census, Umari village had a total population of 1,381 people, including 713 males and 668 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 64.47% and female literacy at 39.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Public transport in the Umari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Umari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Umari is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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:

FAQs about Umari