Umarkhed
| Umarkhed | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Nickname(s): UKD | |
  Umarkhed | |
| Coordinates: 19°36′N 77°42′E / 19.6°N 77.7°ECoordinates: 19°36′N 77°42′E / 19.6°N 77.7°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Yavatmal |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 48,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website | www.yaba.co.in/ukd |
Umarkhed is a town (Population: 48000) and a municipal council in Yavatmal district of Vidarbha region of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Geography
Umarkhed is located at 19°36′N 77°42′E / 19.6°N 77.7°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 416 metres (1364 feet).
Umarkhed is a municipal town near the Painganga river.It is tehsil place. It is situated 110 km from Yavatmal and 72 km from Nanded. Umarkhed falls in Yavatmal district. It is surrounded by mountains and Ghats from three sides and a plane surface on one of its sides. Umarkhed town has very good connectivity. During the monsoon one can experience real treasure of nature. It lies on the Bittargaon-Savargaon Road which forks off here, one arm running towards Hadgaon in Nanded district. Its population in 1961 was 12,647. Sahastrakund Waterfall in Painganga River near Jewali village 50 km away from Umarkhed. Visitors come here in August, September and October.
Town experiences both hotter summer and colder winter. The temperature rises till 45 degrees Celsius in Summer while in winter it experiences the temperature of 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Umarkhed had a population of 34059. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Umarkhed has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 61.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 62%. In Umarkhed, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Umarkhed was earlier known as Audumbar Kshetra and then as UmbarKhed and later known as Umarhked. Audumbar means Umbar or Figs. There were many fig trees.
This place has seen great warriors during the pre-independence era and have actively participated in the movements against British rule, those people also suffered imprisonment along with other great Indian leaders.
About the city
Umarkhed is most famous for its temples.From here 12 km away The temple of mahanubhav panth gurumauli Shree Dattatray Maharaj at Ambali. There are many temples of shree Dattatray prabhu around the city (Churmura, Bara, Ganganmal, Dhanki) so it is one of the holiest cities of the country. The most famous tamples are Shree Krishna Dyaan Mandir spreading message of lord Shree Krishna through Bhagwat Dharma,Tin Deul (Three temple), Swami Chinmaynand Maharaj Math, Renuka Devi Mandir (situated atop one of the mountains on the way to Mahur), Mahadev Mandir, Saint Sadhu Maharaj Math, Saint Ainath Maharaj Temple (disciple of Saint Eknath Maharaj), Ram Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Sai Mandir, Kala Maroti Temple.
There are many tourist places like Mahur situated near Umarkhed. There are two dams near Umarkhed PusDharan and IsapurDharan. There are many picnic spots nearby like Ambona Tank, Public Garden and many other spots.
City has best medical facilities, excellent schools and educational institutes. Many alumni are working all over the world. Gopikabai Sitaram Gawande College renovated the higher education and introduced not only computers and technology but also important sports in the city.
Mostly,Agriculture is the main source of income for the innocent people from this city. Farmers are now aware of the modern techniques of farming with more yields. Much of younger farmers have tried their hands at modern farming and succeeded. Some of the people managed to settle as a large and successful businessman. Umarkhed is a large market centre with a cotton ginning factories and the weekly market held on Wednesdays is largely attended. UKD is famous for Chewing Pan production (Vidul 10 km from UKD).
Hardada is one of the places to visit around Umarkhed. It has a Mahadev Temple in the beautiful lap of nature.
Wednesday is Bajar day which is held in center of village "Juni Gujari"
Transport
Umarkhed is one of the important stops on the Nagpur-Nanded-Tuljapur-Ratnagiri State Highway (MSH No.3). The place is very well connected by other road routes from Andhra Pradesh, which takes us deep into the lap of nature and wildlife. Nanded is nearest railway station and airport for Umarkhed. Many local taxis and auto (three wheeler) runs around Umarkhed and make it convenient to reach for nearby villages. The place is expecting to get its name on the railway map as the plans for Wardha-Nanded railway routes are chalked out.
The nearest district places for Umarkhed are Akola, Amravati, Nanded, Washim, and Yavatmal. the new (Mayor)Nagar Adyakshya is Mrs. Archana Naik. In front of the bus stop there is the most famous shopping mall people mostly call Kotharkar Complex ; nanded Nagpur highway
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Umarkhed
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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