Umarthana - Chachaura, Guna

Umarthana is a village situated in the Chachaura tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chachaura and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Umarthena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umarthana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarthana is 499841. The village covers a total geographical area of 627 hectares and falls under the 473118 pincode. Chachaura-binaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Umarthana

According to the 2011 Census, Umarthana village had a total population of 936 people, including 492 males and 444 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.49%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 41.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 825.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarthana

Umarthana 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 Umarthana

Umarthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chachaura Binaganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chachaura-binaganj to Umarthana is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Umarthana is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarthana

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

Health Facilities in Umarthana

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

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