Umari - Karanja, Wardha

Umari is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Umari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umari is 533597. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.91 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Umari

According to the 2011 Census, Umari village had a total population of 1,518 people, including 754 males and 764 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Umari

Umari 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 Umari

Umari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Umari is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Umari is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umari

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

Health Facilities in Umari

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

FAQs about Umari