Umai - Murtijapur, Akola

Umai is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Salatwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umai is 530196. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.73 hectares and falls under the 444102 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Umai

As per Census 2011, Umai village has a total population of 375 people, consisting of 202 males and 173 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Umai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Umai

Umai 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 Umai

Public transport in the Umai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Umai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Umai is about 47 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 Umai

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

Health Facilities in Umai

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

FAQs about Umai