Umara - Garhakota, Sagar

Umara is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Umra (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umara is 460973. The village covers a total geographical area of 800.28 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Umara

According to the 2011 Census, Umara village had a total population of 2,613 people, including 1,385 males and 1,228 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Umara

Umara 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 Umara

Public transport in the Umara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Umara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Umara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umara

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

Health Facilities in Umara

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

FAQs about Umara