Umred

Umred is a town and a municipal council in the Nagpur district[2] of Maharashtra, India.[2] According to the 2001 census the city has a population of 49,573.[3]

Umred
town
Umred
Location in Maharashtra, India.
Coordinates: 20.85°N 79.33°E / 20.85; 79.33
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictNagpur
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total53,971
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
441203
Telephone code07116
Vehicle registrationMH-40

Geography
Map of Nagpur district with major towns(including Umred) and rivers Aam.

Umred is located at 20° 51' 14N and 17° 19' 29E, at an elevation of 290 meters above sea level.[2] It's STD code is 07116.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,[3] Umred had a population of 49,573.[3] Males account for 25,448 residents and females for 24,125.[3] 36,947 of the city's residents are considered literate.

Culture

Umred is the land of the people known as Halba, who are weavers.

It is also land of teli, kunbhi people. In umred every cast of people live friendly.

Climate

The average number of heat wave days occurring in Umred in the summer months, including March, April, and May, are about 0.5, 2.4, and 7.2 days respectively. May is statistically the hottest month, with 18 days of heat waves in 1973, 1988, and 2010. The summer season is characterized by other severe weather activities like thunderstorms, dust storms, hailstorms, and squalls. Generally, hailstorms occur during March and dust storms during both March and April, but they occur infrequently (0.1 per day). Squalls occur more frequently in March and April with 0.3 occurring per day, rising to 0.8 per day in May.

Administration

There are several people for Administration and Development for this taluka This city administrator by Government of central, state and Corporation.

Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, about 58 km from Nagpur, comprises about 180 km2. The sanctuary falls under two divisions, Nagpur Division (Kuhi and Bhiwapur Range) and Bhandara Division (Pauni Range), which are divided along the Maru river that flows close to Bhiwapur and joins the Vainganga River. 150 km2 of forest towards the east of Pauni Nilaj road, provides connectivity to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

The number of species that have been identified in this sanctuary is based on direct sightings, as well as help from tracks and signs, and substantiated by interviewing local people. Tiger, sloth bear, leopard, wild dog, ratel, Indian fox, wolf, jackal, and jungle cat are the main carnivore species found here. Gaur, blue bull, sambar deer, barking deer, wild boars, and spotted deers are the main herbivore species found in the sanctuary. Over the last few years, Umred Karhandla has seen an increase in number of tourists, as it is close to the city and also due to the increase in the number of tiger sightings.

Economy

Western Coalfields Limited has three large open-cast mines close to the town. It is the largest employer in the taluka. The fourth mine is also scheduled to open within a month. The coal production will be enhanced from 2.2 million to 10 million tons-per-year in next five years.

Coal mining

W.C.L Umred is an open cast mine which is the major coal productive mine in this area. The 8 million ton-per-annum Nagpur-Umred coal mines are owned by Western Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India. The mining area is separated into the Umred Makardhokra, Kamptee, and Bokhara coalfields.

Transportation and Communication

Umred has a narrow-gauge rail line connecting to Nagpur district via rail line, which further extends to Bhivapur and Nagbhid. Umred is also connected to Nagpur via State Highway No. 9.

Education facilities

Umred has more than 20 schools and colleges, including engineering colleges and educational institutes such as Modern high school as the leading result producing schools every year.Modern High School had provided thousands of mellannium to the taaluka from more than 70 years .both Students from Umred as well as Wcl colony Prefers this school as best school.Modern High School run's from a secular mided trust. Jeevan Vikas Vidyalaya (boys) and Jeevan Vikas Vanita Vidyalaya (girls) which is one of the best schools. There are also other private schools like New Ideal Girls' High School, Sanskar Vidyasagar, Silver Oak International School, Public high School, Ashok Vidyalaya, and Nutan Adarsh Mahavidyalaya for primary, secondary and higher education. Some other higher education institutions are Umred College of Engineering, Bhausaheb Mulak College of Pharmacy, Mahatma Fule College of Commerce and Om Polytechnic.

Villages in Umred
TownStatePopulation
UmredMaharashtra53,971
NamePopulation
Akola328
Amboli857
Amgaon611
Amghat387
Aptur1,717
Barvha271
Bela8,734
Belpeth222
Bendoli151
Bhapsi196
Bhivgad410
Bhiwapur385
Borgaon926
Bori Majara249
Boribhatari11
Bothali1,069
Bramhni1,763
Champa1,004
Chanoda1,348
Chargaon525
Chikhaldhokda387
Chimanazari539
Dahegaon347
Davha752
Dawalimet15
Deni348
Dewli447
Dhurkheda1,297
Dighori48
Dongargaon144
Dudha163
Fattepur10
Fukeshwar411
Gaosut907
Ghoturli1,031
Godhani401
Haladgaon564
Heoti1,541
Hiwara1,232
Jaitapur400
Jamgad121
Jamhalapani301
Junoni353
Kachhimet373
Kalamana623
Kalamana942
Kalandri413
Kanwha591
Karandla641
Kawadapur440
Keslapur379
Khairi247
Khairi Bk335
Khapri720
Khapri Raja743
Khedi113
Khursapar1,260
Kinhala722
Kohla373
Kolarmet247
Kotgaon632
Kumbhari319
Lohara599
Majri22
Makardhokada4,845
Mangli629
Manori404
Marajghat29
Masala277
Masalkund16
Matkazari347
Mendhepathar19
Mhasala140
Mohpa501
Muradpur303
Murzadi189
Nandra270
Nawegaon1,360
Nirwa512
Nishanghat236
Pachgaon4,434
Paoni235
Paradgaon244
Parsodi601
Pendhari286
Pendkapur272
Pipardol322
Pipla515
Pipra2,750
Piraya442
Piti Chuwha100
Rajulwadi374
Saiki596
Salai430
Salai Kh.120
Salaimendha490
Salairani748
Sandigondi240
Sawangi510
Sawangi715
Sayeshwar117
Seo999
Shedeshwar1,076
Shirpur1,172
Sindi Vihari259
Singori611
Sirsi6,139
Sonpuri491
Sukali Junoni342
Sukli54
Surabardi169
Surgaon2,401
Tambekhani266
Telkawadsi149
Thana1,114
Thara20
Thombra989
Tikhadi222
Tirkhura444
Udasa3,217
Ukadwadi362
Umra127
Undari846
Uti767
Virli694
Wadadh772
Wadegaon368
Wadgaon482
Wanoda696
Wayagaon5,702
Welsakra984
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References
  1. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=569933
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Umred
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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