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'''Umranala''' (Hindi: उमरानाला) is a |
'''Umranala''' (Hindi: उमरानाला) is a town in Mohkhed tehsil of [[Chhindwara district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]].{{Cite web |title=पिन कोड of Umaranala SO: Umaranala SO Pin Code and Chhindwara Post Office Address - NDTV.in |url=https://ndtv.in/tools/pincodes-india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/umaranala-so |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=ndtv.in |language=hi}} It serves as the urban settlement along National Highway 547 [[National Highway 547 (India)|(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. |
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The town has its own railway station.{{Cite web |title=Umra Nala Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/umra-nala-ula/3841 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} It has connectivity with both [[Nagpur]] and [[Chhindwara]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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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 |
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. {{Cite web |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Umranala, India |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Umranala.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.fallingrain.com}} The surrounding [[landscape]] features typical [[Satpura Range|Satpura]] formations of forested hills and plateaus, contributing to the area's rugged [[geography]]. |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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{{as of|2026}}, 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 |
{{as of|2026}}, 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%.{{Cite web |title=Ekalbihari Village Population - Mohkhed - Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/495162-ekalbihari-madhya-pradesh.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.census2011.co.in}} |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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===Schools=== |
===Schools=== |
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Umranala has more than 20 schools, there are two government schools in the |
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{{Clarify|date=March 2026}}. |
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* New Sunflower English & Hindi School |
* New Sunflower English & Hindi School |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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Transportation infrastructure includes the Umr Nala railway station{{Cite web |title=Umra Nala Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/umra-nala-ula/3841 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} (code - ULA), a regular halt on the double electric-line track line in the [[South East Central Railway zone|South-East Central Railway's]] Nagpur division, where eight trains stops daily and connects to nearby stations like [[Bhandarkund railway station|Bhandarkund]] (10 km away). The |
Transportation infrastructure includes the Umr Nala railway station{{Cite web |title=Umra Nala Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/umra-nala-ula/3841 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} (code - ULA), a regular halt on the double electric-line track line in the [[South East Central Railway zone|South-East Central Railway's]] Nagpur division, where eight trains stops daily and connects to nearby stations like [[Bhandarkund railway station|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. |
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==Religious places== |
==Religious places== |
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The 101 feet statue of Lord Hanuman (known as Siddheshwar Hanuman Mandir) is 4 km away from the |
The 101 feet statue of Lord Hanuman (known as Siddheshwar Hanuman Mandir) is 4 km away from the town in the village of Simariya. |
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==Tourist places== |
==Tourist places== |
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There are many tourist places near the |
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. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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