Umbel - Machh Kund, Koraput

Umbel is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from Nandapur and around 60 km from Koraput. Umbel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbel is 429777. The village covers a total geographical area of 734 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Umbel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Umbel

According to the 2011 Census, Umbel village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 560 males and 691 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,234 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.55%, with male literacy at 28.57% and female literacy at 24.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbel

Umbel 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 Umbel

Public transport in the Umbel is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Umbel is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Umbel is about 60 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 Umbel

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

Health Facilities in Umbel

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

FAQs about Umbel