Umred is a city and a municipal council in Nagpur district. It is located 47 KM towards South from District head quarters Nagpur. It is a Taluka head quarter. It has an average elevation of 280 meters (918 feet).
Umred is bounded by Kuhi Taluka towards North, Bhivapur Taluka towards East, Pauni Taluka towards East, and Mauda Taluka towards North. Pauni city, Nagpur city, Kamptee city are the nearby Cities to Umred.
As of 2001 India census, it 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%. 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%.
Nagpur, Bhandara, Tadoba (Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve), Sevagram, Chandrapur are the nearby Important tourist destinations to see.Nagpur, Bhandara, Tadoba (Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve), Sevagram, Chandrapur are the nearby Important tourist destinations to see.
Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
| Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, about 58 km from Nagpur, comprise of about 180 kms. 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 kms of forest towards the east of Pauni - Nilaj road, provides |
connectivity to the connectivity to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wild Dog, Ratel, Indian Fox, Wolf, Jackal and jungle cat are the main carnivore speciesfound 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. |
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Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Colleges in Umred
- Umrer College of engineering, Umred
- Randhirsingh Bhadoriya Mahavidyalaya, Umred
- Vasantrao Naik Krishi Vidyalaya, Sirsi
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| Umer College of Engineering |
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Schools in Umred
- Vimlabai Tidke Girls High School
- Vijay High School
- Lalbahadur School
- Ashok Vidyalaya
- Jivan Vikas Vidyalaya
- Vasantrao N. Krushi Vidyalaya
- Lokjivan Vidyalaya & Junior mahavidyalaya
- Public High School
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