Umer - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Umer is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhejiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umer is 424099. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Umer

According to the 2011 Census, Umer village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 671 males and 671 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.00%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 56.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Umer

Umer 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 Umer

Umer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Umer is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Umer is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umer

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

Health Facilities in Umer

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

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