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
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Nagpur
Elevation	292 m (958 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	53,971
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	441203
Telephone code	07116
Vehicle registration	MH-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

Town	State	Population
Umred	Maharashtra	53,971

Name	Population
Akola	328
Amboli	857
Amgaon	611
Amghat	387
Aptur	1,717
Barvha	271
Bela	8,734
Belpeth	222
Bendoli	151
Bhapsi	196
Bhivgad	410
Bhiwapur	385
Borgaon	926
Bori Majara	249
Boribhatari	11
Bothali	1,069
Bramhni	1,763
Champa	1,004
Chanoda	1,348
Chargaon	525
Chikhaldhokda	387
Chimanazari	539
Dahegaon	347
Davha	752
Dawalimet	15
Deni	348
Dewli	447
Dhurkheda	1,297
Dighori	48
Dongargaon	144
Dudha	163
Fattepur	10
Fukeshwar	411
Gaosut	907
Ghoturli	1,031
Godhani	401
Haladgaon	564
Heoti	1,541
Hiwara	1,232
Jaitapur	400
Jamgad	121
Jamhalapani	301
Junoni	353
Kachhimet	373
Kalamana	623
Kalamana	942
Kalandri	413
Kanwha	591
Karandla	641
Kawadapur	440
Keslapur	379
Khairi	247
Khairi Bk	335
Khapri	720
Khapri Raja	743
Khedi	113
Khursapar	1,260
Kinhala	722
Kohla	373
Kolarmet	247
Kotgaon	632
Kumbhari	319
Lohara	599
Majri	22
Makardhokada	4,845
Mangli	629
Manori	404
Marajghat	29
Masala	277
Masalkund	16
Matkazari	347
Mendhepathar	19
Mhasala	140
Mohpa	501
Muradpur	303
Murzadi	189
Nandra	270
Nawegaon	1,360
Nirwa	512
Nishanghat	236
Pachgaon	4,434
Paoni	235
Paradgaon	244
Parsodi	601
Pendhari	286
Pendkapur	272
Pipardol	322
Pipla	515
Pipra	2,750
Piraya	442
Piti Chuwha	100
Rajulwadi	374
Saiki	596
Salai	430
Salai Kh.	120
Salaimendha	490
Salairani	748
Sandigondi	240
Sawangi	510
Sawangi	715
Sayeshwar	117
Seo	999
Shedeshwar	1,076
Shirpur	1,172
Sindi Vihari	259
Singori	611
Sirsi	6,139
Sonpuri	491
Sukali Junoni	342
Sukli	54
Surabardi	169
Surgaon	2,401
Tambekhani	266
Telkawadsi	149
Thana	1,114
Thara	20
Thombra	989
Tikhadi	222
Tirkhura	444
Udasa	3,217
Ukadwadi	362
Umra	127
Undari	846
Uti	767
Virli	694
Wadadh	772
Wadegaon	368
Wadgaon	482
Wanoda	696
Wayagaon	5,702
Welsakra	984

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.