Umberu - Muniguda, Rayagada

Umberu is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Ambadala and around 125 km from Rayagada . Raghubari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umberu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umberu is 424545. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Umberu

As per Census 2011, Umberu village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 28 males and 29 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 30 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Umberu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572829
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853
Literate Population271710
Illiterate Population301119

Nearby Villages of Umberu

Umberu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GalesapadarSouth0.74 km
KataminangSouth-West0.97 km
SanapajibaliSouth-East1.14 km
BarataranNorth1.17 km
BadapajibaliEast1.28 km
AdagaluSouth-East1.88 km
KarubaruSouth1.95 km
SilkodiSouth-East2.78 km
KhaliagudaEast2.83 km
KapakupaSouth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Umberu

Umberu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Umberu is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Umberu is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umberu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Umberu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Umberu

Where is Umberu located?

Umberu village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Umberu?

The Gram Panchayat of Umberu is Raghubari.

What is the pincode of Umberu?

The pincode of Umberu is 765021.

What is the population of Umberu?

Umberu has a total population of 57, including 28 males and 29 females.

How many households are there in Umberu?

There are 15 households in Umberu.

What is the literacy rate in Umberu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Umberu is 47.37%. Male literacy is 60.71% and female literacy is 34.48%.