Umara - Patur, Akola

Umara is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Umra serves as the Village Panchayat for Umara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umara is 530352. The village covers a total geographical area of 830 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 39 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 2,796 people, including 1,436 males and 1,360 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 91.55% and female literacy at 72.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Umara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Umara is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Umara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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