Umbarkon - Igatpuri, Nashik

Umbarkon is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Umberkon serves as the Village Panchayat for Umbarkon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbarkon is 551067. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Umbarkon

According to the 2011 Census, Umbarkon village had a total population of 1,314 people, including 645 males and 669 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.75%, with male literacy at 87.75% and female literacy at 70.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,077.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbarkon

Umbarkon 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 Umbarkon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Umbarkon. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Umbarkon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Umbarkon is about 40 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 Umbarkon

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

Health Facilities in Umbarkon

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

FAQs about Umbarkon