Umra - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Umra is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Deori Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umra is 490489. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.81 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Umra 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 Umra

According to the 2011 Census, Umra village had a total population of 704 people, including 374 males and 330 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 57.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Umra

Umra 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 Umra

Public transport in the Umra is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Umra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Umra is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umra

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

Health Facilities in Umra

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

FAQs about Umra