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'''Umred''' is a city and [[municipal council]] in the [[Nagpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].
'''Umred''' is a city and a [[municipal council]] in the [[Nagpur district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Culture==
==Culture==


Umred is the land of the HALBA people. They are a scheduled tribe which are known as weavers. Surnames include Parate, Kuhikar, Jangade, Nimje, Ninave, Bokade, Paunikar, Fegade, Nandanwar, Kumbhare, and Shirsikar, amongst some others.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}}
Umred is the land of the '''HALBA''' people. They are a secluded tribe which are known as weavers. Surnames include Parate, Kuhikar, Jangade, Nimje, Ninave, Bokade, Paunikar, Fegade, Nandanwar, Kumbhare, and Shirsikar, amongst some others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2709_PART_B_DCHB_%20NAGPUR.pdf|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>


==Climate==
==Climate==


The average numbers of heat wave days occurring in Umred in the Summer months of March, April, and May and 0.5, 2.4 and 7.2 days respectively.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}} May is the most uncomfortable and hottest month with 18 days of heat waves being experienced in 1973, 1988 and 2010{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}} The summer season is characterized by other severe weather activity like thunderstorms, dust storms, hailstorms and squalls. Generally, hailstorms occur during March and dust storms during March and April. These occur infrequently (0.1 per day). Squalls occur more frequently with 0.3 per day in March and April rising to 0.8 per day in May.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}}
The average number of heat wave days occurring in [[Umred]] in the Summer months of March, April, and May and 0.5, 2.4 and 7.2 days respectively.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}} May is the most uncomfortable and hottest month with 18 days of heat waves being experienced in 1973, 1988 and 2010{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}} The summer season is characterized by other severe weather activity like thunderstorms, dust storms, hailstorms and squalls. Generally, hailstorms occur during March and dust storms during March and April. These occur infrequently (0.1 per day). Squalls occur more frequently with 0.3 per day in March and April rising to 0.8 per day in May.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}}


==Administration==
==Administration==
In Umred, there are many administrators who provide jobs for others such as Asad Ali (Acchu mistri) and Jassu Bhai Patel, who are both well known businessmen in the city. However, they have died.
In Umred, there are administrators who provide jobs for others such as Asad Ali (Acchu mistri) and Jassu Bhai Patel, who are both well known businessmen in the city. However, they have died.


==Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary==
==Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary==

Revision as of 06:57, 23 October 2017

Umred
उमरेड
city
Umred is located in Maharashtra
Umred
Umred
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20°51′N 79°20′E / 20.85°N 79.33°E / 20.85; 79.33
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictNagpur
Government
 • MLASudhir Parawe
Elevation
280 m (920 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total53,971
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
441203
Telephone code91-7116
Vehicle registrationMH-40

Umred is a city and a municipal council in the Nagpur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

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

Umred is located at 20° 51' 14N and 17° 19' 29E.[2] It has an average elevation of 280 metres (918 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Umred had a population of 49,573. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Umred has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 68%. In Umred, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Umred Tehsil

1. Total Area (Hector) 97900

2. Total Villages 192

3. Total Cities 1

4. Total Grampanchayat 47

5. Total Population(2001) 146843 Male : 75883 Female : 70960

6. Rural Population 97266 Male : 50429 Female : 46837

7. City Population 49577 Male : 25454 Female : 24123

8. Total Families 31322

9. Total Rural Families 21276

10. Total Cities Family 10046

11. Total Literacy Percentage 77.33 Male : 85.83 Female : 68.25

12. Percentage of Rural Literacy 73.57 Male : 82.67 Female : 63.74

13. Total Literacy Percentage 84.58 पुरुष : 91.98 Female : 76.81

14. Area of Agricultural Land 52083

15. Average Rainfall 1143

16. Rural Hospital 1

17. Primary Health Center 4

18. Primary Health Subcentre 23

19. Total Nursery start 125

20. Total of Semi Nursery 34

Culture

Umred is the land of the HALBA people. They are a secluded tribe which are known as weavers. Surnames include Parate, Kuhikar, Jangade, Nimje, Ninave, Bokade, Paunikar, Fegade, Nandanwar, Kumbhare, and Shirsikar, amongst some others.[4]

Climate

The average number of heat wave days occurring in Umred in the Summer months of March, April, and May and 0.5, 2.4 and 7.2 days respectively.[citation needed] May is the most uncomfortable and hottest month with 18 days of heat waves being experienced in 1973, 1988 and 2010[citation needed] The summer season is characterized by other severe weather activity like thunderstorms, dust storms, hailstorms and squalls. Generally, hailstorms occur during March and dust storms during March and April. These occur infrequently (0.1 per day). Squalls occur more frequently with 0.3 per day in March and April rising to 0.8 per day in May.[citation needed]

Administration

In Umred, there are administrators who provide jobs for others such as Asad Ali (Acchu mistri) and Jassu Bhai Patel, who are both well known businessmen in the city. However, they have died.

Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, about 58 km from Nagpur, comprises about 180 km2. The sanctuary falls under the 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.


Number of species have been identified in this sanctuary, based on direct sightings and with the help of tracks and signs and substantiated by interviewing locals. Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wild Dog, Ratel, Indian Fox, Wolf, Jackal and jungle cat are the main carnivore species found here. Whereas Gaur, Blue bull, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boars, Spotted Deers are the main herbivore species found in the sanctuary. Over the last few years, Umred Karhandla has seen increase in number of tourists as it is close to the city and also due to the increase in the number of tiger sightings.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed] The coal production will enhanced from 2.2 million to 10 million 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 line connecting to district Nagpur via rail line which further extends to Bhivapur and Nagbhid. Umred is also connected to Nagpur via State Highway No. 9.[citation needed]

Education facilities

Umred has more than 20 schools and colleges consisting of engineering colleges and educational institutes such as New Ideal Girls' High School, Modern School, Sanskar Vidyasagar, Jeevan Vikas Vidyalaya, Silver Oak International, 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 & Om Polytechnic.

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.
  4. ^ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2709_PART_B_DCHB_%20NAGPUR.pdf. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)


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