Umari - Kukshi, Dhar

Umari is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Umari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umari is 475422. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.24 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Umari

According to the 2011 Census, Umari village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 536 males and 515 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 67.70% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,009.

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

Umari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Umari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Umari is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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