Umardha - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Umardha is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bankhedi and around 117 km from Hoshangabad. Umardha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umardha is 487936. The village covers a total geographical area of 1701.95 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Umardha

According to the 2011 Census, Umardha village had a total population of 4,782 people, including 2,557 males and 2,225 females, living in 1,102 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Umardha

Umardha 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 Umardha

Umardha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Umardha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Umardha is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umardha

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

Health Facilities in Umardha

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

FAQs about Umardha