Umra - Palam, Parbhani

Umra is a village situated in the Palam tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Umara serves as the Village Panchayat for Umra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umra is 547145. The village covers a total geographical area of 409 hectares and falls under the 431536 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Umra

According to the 2011 Census, Umra village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 546 males and 537 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 78.54% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Umra

Umra 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 Umra

Umra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Umra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Umra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umra

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

Health Facilities in Umra

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

FAQs about Umra