Umariya - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Umariya is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Umariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 490692. The village covers a total geographical area of 734.43 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 3,754 people, including 2,000 males and 1,754 females, living in 948 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 85.73% and female literacy at 66.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,082, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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 Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Umariya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Umariya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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:

FAQs about Umariya