Urram - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Urram is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Patichargawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urram is 489809. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.75 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Urram

According to the 2011 Census, Urram village had a total population of 639 people, including 332 males and 307 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 60.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 615.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population639332307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995148
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615321294
Literate Population399242157
Illiterate Population24090150

Nearby Villages of Urram

Urram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TinhetaEast1.80 km
DabkiyaWest2.09 km
KohliNorth2.11 km
KuhlaNorth-West2.21 km
Pati ChargawanSouth2.34 km
KislaiNorth3.10 km
BadiwaraNorth-East3.23 km
HirapurNorth-East3.78 km
NayanagarWest3.79 km
BijnaWest4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Urram

Urram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Urram is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Urram is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Urram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Urram

Where is Urram located?

Urram village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Urram?

The Gram Panchayat of Urram is Patichargawan.

What is the pincode of Urram?

The pincode of Urram is 482003.

What is the population of Urram?

Urram had a total population of 639, including 332 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Urram?

Urram had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Urram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urram was 73.89%. Male literacy was 86.12% and female literacy was 60.62%.