Umarwada - Tumsar, Bhandara

Umarwada is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Umarwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarwada is 536776. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.85 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Umarwada

As per Census 2011, Umarwada village has a total population of 2,071 people, consisting of 1,046 males and 1,025 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,532 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarwada

Umarwada 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 Umarwada

Umarwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Umarwada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Umarwada is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarwada

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

Health Facilities in Umarwada

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

FAQs about Umarwada