Umbraj - Karad, Satara

Umbraj is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Umbraj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbraj is 564513. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.92 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Umbraj

As per Census 2011, Umbraj village has a total population of 16,854 people, consisting of 8,539 males and 8,315 females. The village has 3,714 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,957 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,479 literate and 4,375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,837 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 323 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Umbraj are given below:

Nearby Villages of Umbraj

Umbraj 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 Umbraj

Umbraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Umbraj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Umbraj is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umbraj

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

Health Facilities in Umbraj

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

FAQs about Umbraj