Umariya - Khategaon, Dewas

Umariya is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Umaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 474294. The village covers a total geographical area of 949.29 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 1,606 people, including 832 males and 774 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.40%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Umariya

Umariya 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 Umariya

Umariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masangaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Umariya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Umariya is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umariya

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

Health Facilities in Umariya

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

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