Umarkhohi - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Umarkhohi is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Bataudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umarkhohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarkhohi is 501146. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.9 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Umarkhohi

According to the 2011 Census, Umarkhohi village had a total population of 622 people, including 329 males and 293 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 71.97% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarkhohi

Umarkhohi 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 Umarkhohi

Umarkhohi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Umarkhohi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Umarkhohi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarkhohi

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

Health Facilities in Umarkhohi

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

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