Umranala | |
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| Umranala | |
  Umranala Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Umranala Umranala (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°52′N 78°52′E / 21.87°N 78.87°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Chhindwara district |
| Tehsil | Mohkhed |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Population (2026) | |
| • Total | 10,456 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 480107 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP-28 |
| Avg. high temperature | 32.7 °C (90.9 °F) |
| Avg. low temperature | 18.0 °C (64.4 °F) |
Umranala (Hindi: उमरानाला) is a town in Mohkhed tehsil of Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.[1] It serves as the urban settlement along National Highway 547 (NH547), with access to basic amenities including education institutions up to senior secondary level, primary health facilities, and transportation links via highway roads and bus services. The town has its own railway station.[2] It has connectivity with both Nagpur and Chhindwara.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Umranala is located on the NH547 road between Nagpur and Chhindwara. Its stands in the Satpura Range encompassing hilly and undulating terrain with elevations ranging from 470 to 1,160 m above sea level and an average of 675 meters. Umranala is positioned near the Umra River, a tributary in the Godavari River Basin, which flows in close proximity to the town and supports local water resources through structures like the Umranala Dam. [3] The surrounding landscape features typical Satpura formations of forested hills and plateaus, contributing to the area's rugged geography.
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Umranala | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 20.4 (68.7) |
25.6 (78.1) |
30.9 (87.6) |
34.5 (94.1) |
36.7 (98.1) |
34.8 (94.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
27.6 (81.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
24.5 (76.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.9 (66.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
26.9 (80.4) |
31.3 (88.3) |
33.6 (92.5) |
30.0 (86.0) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.5 (76.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
25.1 (77.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) |
20.5 (68.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
28.9 (84.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.9 (69.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
12.3 (54.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) |
14 (0.6) |
24 (0.9) |
13 (0.5) |
11 (0.4) |
137 (5.4) |
309 (12.2) |
285 (11.2) |
207 (8.1) |
48 (1.9) |
12 (0.5) |
13 (0.5) |
1,088 (42.8) |
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Population[edit | edit source]
As of 2026[update], Umranala had a population of 10,456, of which 5,208 were males and 5,248 were females. A total of 2,877 families resided in the town. In 2026 the literacy rate was 90.67%.[4]
Education[edit | edit source]
Schools[edit | edit source]
Umranala has more than 20 schools, there are two government schools in the town, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The town is also served by numerous other private schools affiliated to either CBSE or MPBSE[clarification needed].
- New Sunflower English & Hindi School
- Sanskar Srajan Higher Secondary school
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir
- Om Sai Vidya Bhumi School
- Sun Shine Education School
- Step Forward Public School
- Bhagwan Shrichand Public School
- Shaskiya Madhyamik School
- Shaskiya High School
- Shaskiya Higher Secondary School
- Vivekanand Gyan Mandir School
Higher education[edit | edit source]
Umranala has one college for higher education as well as a higher secondary school.[citation needed]
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation infrastructure includes the Umr Nala railway station[5] (code - ULA), a regular halt on the double electric-line track line in the South-East Central Railway's Nagpur division, where eight trains stops daily and connects to nearby stations like Bhandarkund (10 km away). The town benefits from electricity for domestic, agriculture, and commercial use, along with communication facilities such as post offices, police stations, mobile coverage, and internet cafes.Umranala is connected to its neighbouring villages by rail and road. The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport (104 km). A small airport is located in Chhindwara which is not serviceable for big passenger planes and can only serve small private aircraft. Umranala is connected to nearby big city like Nagpur via bus or train.
Religious places[edit | edit source]
The 101 feet statue of Lord Hanuman (known as Siddheshwar Hanuman Mandir) is 4 km away from the town in the village of Simariya.
Tourist places[edit | edit source]
There are many tourist places near the town: Deogarh Fort is 22 km away by road, Kukdi Khapa Waterfall is on the road to Ramakona.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "पिन कोड of Umaranala SO: Umaranala SO Pin Code and Chhindwara Post Office Address - NDTV.in". ndtv.in (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ "Umra Nala Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Umranala, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ "Ekalbihari Village Population - Mohkhed - Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ "Umra Nala Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
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