Umarda - Khategaon, Dewas

Umarda is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Lakdani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarda is 474226. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.36 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Umarda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Umarda

As per Census 2011, Umarda village has a total population of 556 people, consisting of 322 males and 234 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 726 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarda

Umarda 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 Umarda

Umarda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Umarda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Umarda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarda

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

Health Facilities in Umarda

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

FAQs about Umarda