Umari - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Umari is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 11 km from Gondiya. Sawartola serves as the Village Panchayat for Umari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umari is 538192. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.63 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Umari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umari

According to the 2011 Census, Umari village had a total population of 187 people, including 94 males and 93 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.18%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 69.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1879493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1798
Scheduled Castes (SC)371720
Scheduled Tribes (ST)823745
Literate Population1387959
Illiterate Population491534

Nearby Villages of Umari

Umari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SawartolaSouth1.09 km
BidtolaNorth-West1.24 km
MungaliEast1.66 km
BhursitolaNorth-East1.71 km
BortolaSouth-West1.73 km
SurgaonSouth2.06 km
GangezariNorth-West2.22 km
Bhagi (rithi)West2.81 km
ChaptiSouth2.99 km
SiregaontolaNorth-West3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Umari

Umari 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 Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Umari is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Umari is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Umari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Umari

Where is Umari located?

Umari village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Umari?

The Village Panchayat of Umari is Sawartola.

What is the pincode of Umari?

The pincode of Umari is 441902.

What is the population of Umari?

Umari had a total population of 187, including 94 males and 93 females.

How many households are there in Umari?

Umari had 41 households.

What is the literacy rate in Umari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Umari was 81.18%. Male literacy was 92.94% and female literacy was 69.41%.