Umbarde - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Umbarde is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Umbarde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbarde is 566359. The village covers a total geographical area of 751 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Umbarde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umbarde

According to the 2011 Census, Umbarde village had a total population of 958 people, including 454 males and 504 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 69.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbarde

Umbarde 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 Umbarde

Umbarde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Umbarde is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Umbarde is about 61 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 Umbarde

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

Health Facilities in Umbarde

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

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