Umbarkhand - Bhiwandi, Thane

Umbarkhand is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kelhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Umbarkhand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbarkhand is 552576. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.35 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Umbarkhand

According to the 2011 Census, Umbarkhand village had a total population of 902 people, including 446 males and 456 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.60%, with male literacy at 52.54% and female literacy at 33.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 886.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbarkhand

Umbarkhand 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 Umbarkhand

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Umbarkhand. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Umbarkhand is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Umbarkhand is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umbarkhand

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

Health Facilities in Umbarkhand

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

FAQs about Umbarkhand