Umariya - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Umariya is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kolua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 481541. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.87 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 679 people, including 356 males and 323 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.22%, with male literacy at 56.84% and female literacy at 28.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Umariya. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Umariya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Umariya is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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