Umarge - Akkalkot, Solapur

Umarge is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Umarge village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umarge is 562895. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.22 hectares and falls under the 413216 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Umarge

According to the 2011 Census, Umarge village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 625 males and 626 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 61.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Umarge

Umarge 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 Umarge

Umarge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagansur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Umarge is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Umarge is about 46 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 Umarge

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

Health Facilities in Umarge

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

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