Umariya - Badwara, Katni

Umariya is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Badwara Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 488358. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.34 hectares and falls under the 483773 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 1,357 people, including 689 males and 668 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.13%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 55.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 908.

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 Rupaund, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Umariya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of 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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