Umarkhed - Morshi, Amravati

Umarkhed is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Umarkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarkhed is 532233. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.38 hectares and falls under the 444905 pincode. Morshi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Umarkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Umarkhed village had a total population of 714 people, including 381 males and 333 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 63.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarkhed

Umarkhed 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 Umarkhed

Umarkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hiwarkheda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morshi to Umarkhed is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Umarkhed is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarkhed

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

Health Facilities in Umarkhed

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

FAQs about Umarkhed