Umargam


Umargam is a census town and Municipality in the Indian state of Gujarat. The town is known for its beaches, its tourist attractions, and its film industry. In 2017, the town became home to India's first Nanotechnology manufacturing plant.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Indian census, Umargamhad a population of 21,648. 55% percent of the city was male, while 45% was female. Umargamhas a literacy rate of 71%, which is higher than the national average. Several languages are spoken in Umargam, including Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Marwadi.

Tourism

In 2012, the Government of Gujarat announced that tourism-related infrastructure will be developed in Umargam, and other towns in the region of Gujarat.
Umargam Beach is popular tourist attraction in the town of Umargam. The location is famous for its 'Chowpatty style' street food, which includes items such as bhelpuri, pani puri, sevpuri, and vada pav. Horse-pulled carriages offer rides to tourists, and the beach is a popular site in the city for the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebration and other festival like holi, beach is mostly crowded during evening time.
There is a small village named Sarai Fatak which is situated near to Sarigam. It is very natural place.

Climate

Umargam is located in mountainous area with a uniform climate. During the summer the temperature reaches 35 °C. Monsoons prevail from mid June to September. Umargam is located at. The town receives average annual precipitation of 1718mm.

Education

List of schools

Affiliated with the State Board
Affiliated with the CBSE
Institutions near Umargam
The main center of transportation in Umargam is the Umargam Road railway station. A number of routes are available from the station, these include:
A number of television series and films have been shot in Umargam, including Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shani, Razia Sultan, Suryaputra Karn, and Porus.