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

According to the 2011 Census, Umarbah village had a total population of 950 people, including 464 males and 486 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.32%, with male literacy at 63.96% and female literacy at 39.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 934.

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

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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