Umarath - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Umarath is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Umrath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umarath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarath is 565434. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.89 hectares and falls under the 415728 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Umarath

According to the 2011 Census, Umarath village had a total population of 846 people, including 348 males and 498 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,431 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 62.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarath

Umarath 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 Umarath

Public transport in the Umarath is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Umarath is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Umarath is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umarath

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

Health Facilities in Umarath

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

FAQs about Umarath