Umbarshet - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Umbarshet is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Umbershet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umbarshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbarshet is 564796. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 415717 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Umbarshet

According to the 2011 Census, Umbarshet village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 480 males and 566 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbarshet

Umbarshet 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 Umbarshet

Umbarshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Umbarshet is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Umbarshet is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umbarshet

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

Health Facilities in Umbarshet

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

FAQs about Umbarshet