Google Map Of Umarkhed

Umarkhed is a city near Painganga river and a municipal council in district Yavatmal. Umarkhed is situated at 19.6N 77.7E. It has a height of 1364 feet. Umarkhed is surrounded by beautiful mountains and ghats from three sides and a plane shell on one of its sides. The town has a very good connectivity. During the monsoon season the beauty of the city enhances and during this time anyone can witness the real treasure of nature. The summer remains hot and during the winter season Umarkhed experiences the cold weather. Best time to visit the city is between September and October. In earlier times the city was known as Audumbar Kshetra and then later on it was called as Umarkhed. This city of Umarkhed has seen many great soldiers during the time of pre-independence. All the soldiers had actively participated in the movements which were against British rule and had suffered imprisonment for many years. Umarkhed is well known for temples. The very famous temples are Swami Chinmaynand Maharaj Math, Devi Mandir which is situated on the top of the mountain and Tin Deul. There are many tourist places near to the city such as Mahur. Umarkhed has best hospital and medical facilities, excellent education institutions and very good schools. Agriculture is the key source of income for the people of Umarkhed.