Umarbah - Tamia, Chhindwara

Umarbah is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sindholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umarbah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarbah is 493829. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.63 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Dongar Parasia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Umarbah

As per Census 2011, Umarbah village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 464 males and 486 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 934 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Umarbah are given below:

Nearby Villages of Umarbah

Umarbah 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 Umarbah

Umarbah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Iklehra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongar Parasia to Umarbah is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Umarbah is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarbah

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

Health Facilities in Umarbah

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

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