Umaria

Umaria is a municipality and administrative headquarters in Umaria district, within the Shahdol division of Madhya Pradesh, India. The authoritative reference subject is the Indian settlement, not a consumer, corporate, or product brand. It is located in central India at approximately 23.42° north latitude and 78.63° east longitude, with an average elevation of about 538 metres. The town functions as a local administrative, transport, and service centre for the surrounding district. According to the 2011 Indian Census, Umaria had 33,114 residents living across 15 wards. The population included 17,509 males and 15,605 females. Its reported literacy rate was 84.70 percent, substantially above the cited Madhya Pradesh average of 69.32 percent. Male literacy was reported at 91.10 percent and female literacy at 77.49 percent. Children below six years of age represented 12.34 percent of the population. The census also recorded 10,511 people engaged in work or business activity, including 8,758 males. Scheduled Castes accounted for 12.82 percent of the population and Scheduled Tribes for 18.57 percent. Umaria's economy is closely associated with coal mining, electricity generation, agriculture, and public and local services. The Umaria Coalfield is reported to contain an estimated 181.29 million tonnes of reserves distributed across six seams. The coal is characterized by comparatively high moisture and ash content. South Eastern Coalfields Limited operates eight mines in the coalfield, making mining an important part of the wider district economy. The Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station is another major industrial installation in the area, with reported installed capacity of 1,340 megawatts; its first unit was commissioned in March 1993. Agriculture remains important, although the district is described as relatively underdeveloped in agricultural productivity and infrastructure. Wheat and paddy are among the principal crops. Many fields are small, and some residents supplement seasonal agricultural work with daily wage labour. In tribal areas, traditional cultivation practices remain common, while mahua fruit, timber, and mahua seeds provide additional sources of income. Umaria is connected by road with Katni, Rewa, Shahdol, and other nearby centres. Regular bus services operate on the principal roads. The town also has a railway station on the Katni–Bilaspur section of the South East Central Railway zone. Its location approximately 69 kilometres from Shahdol supports its role as a district-level administrative and commercial centre. Because the supplied subject is a place name rather than a documented brand, there are no verified brand products, commercial campaigns, corporate executives, brand ownership details, or brand-specific financial disclosures to report.

Umaria's documented identity is that of an Indian municipality and administrative centre, rather than a commercial brand. It serves as the headquarters of Umaria district in the Shahdol division of Madhya Pradesh. The town's contemporary significance is shaped by its position within a resource-producing and transport-connected region of central India. The surrounding area has a substantial relationship with coal extraction. The Umaria Coalfield is described as extending across six coal seams with an estimated reserve of 181.29 million tonnes. South Eastern Coalfields Limited operates eight mines associated with the coalfield. The area's coal has relatively high moisture and ash levels, characteristics that influence its industrial use and processing requirements. Mining has contributed to the economic importance of Umaria and the wider district, while also supporting related employment and transport activity. Electricity generation is another major component of the regional industrial base. The Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station has reported installed capacity of 1,340 megawatts. Its first generating unit entered service in March 1993, establishing the plant as a longstanding part of the area's energy infrastructure. Agriculture remains a significant livelihood despite structural limitations. The district is described as relatively backward in agricultural development, with many small holdings and continued use of traditional cultivation methods, particularly among tribal communities. Paddy and wheat are principal crops. Because agricultural work is seasonal and holdings are small, some residents rely on daily wage employment during periods outside the main cultivation cycle. Forest and non-timber products, including mahua fruit and seeds, as well as wood, also contribute to household incomes in tribal areas. The 2011 Census provides a demographic snapshot of the municipality. Umaria recorded 33,114 residents distributed among 15 wards. Literacy was reported at 84.70 percent, with male literacy at 91.10 percent and female literacy at 77.49 percent. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes represented 12.82 percent and 18.57 percent of the population respectively. These figures underline the town's role as a local service centre for a socially and economically diverse district. Transport links reinforce Umaria's administrative role. Roads connect it with Katni, Rewa, Shahdol, and other nearby cities and towns, with regular bus services. Its railway station lies on the Katni–Bilaspur route within the South East Central Railway network. Together, road and rail access connect the municipality to regional markets, government centres, mining operations, and industrial facilities. The available reference material does not establish a founding year, founder, corporate owner, brand portfolio, consumer positioning, or commercial history for Umaria. Accordingly, this dossier treats the subject as the municipality identified by the authoritative Wikipedia title and does not infer a separate brand entity from the shared name.

• 2011

  Census population and literacy profile recorded

  [1]Umariaen.wikipedia.org

  The 2011 Census recorded Umaria municipality's population at 33,114, with a reported literacy rate of 84.70 percent.

• 1993

  First Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station unit commissioned

  [1]Umariaen.wikipedia.org

  The first unit of the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station in the Umaria area was commissioned in March 1993.

Not applicable as a conventional commercial brand. Umaria is positioned geographically as a municipal and district administrative centre, with an economy linked to coal, thermal power, agriculture, transport, and local services.

1. 1Umariaen.wikipedia.org