Umariya - Colonelganj, Gonda

Umariya is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Umariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umariya is 174878. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.33 hectares and falls under the 271122 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Umariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Umariya

According to the 2011 Census, Umariya village had a total population of 973 people, including 519 males and 454 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.69%, with male literacy at 56.10% and female literacy at 42.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Umariya

Umariya 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 Umariya

Umariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Umariya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Umariya is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umariya

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

Health Facilities in Umariya

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

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