Umaran - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Umaran is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Umaran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umaran is 525844. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.81 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Umaran

According to the 2011 Census, Umaran village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,139 males and 1,140 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 67.54% and female literacy at 51.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,203.

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

Nearby Villages of Umaran

Umaran 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 Umaran

Public transport in the Umaran is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Umaran is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Umaran is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umaran

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

Health Facilities in Umaran

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

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