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Umargam (IAST: Umargām), also known as Umbergaon (IAST: Umbargāv) 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, Umargam had a population of 21,648. 55% percent of the city was male, while 45% was female. Umargam has a literacy rate of 71%, which is higher than the national average. Several languages are spoken in Umargam, including Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi.




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, Panipuri, 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 place named Sarai Fatak which is situated near to Sarigam. It is very natural place.




Climate


Umargam is located in hilly area with a uniform climate. During the summer the temperature reaches 35 °C. Monsoons prevail from mid June to September. Umargam is located at 20.17°N 72.76°E / 20.17; 72.76. The town receives average annual precipitation of 1718mm.




Transport


Umargam is served by the Umargam Road railway station. It lies on the New Delhi–Mumbai main line.




Education






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Affiliated with the State Board

Chaudhary Charan Singh School
M.K Mehta Gujarati School
M.M High School
Maa Vindwasini Hindi High School
Sacred Heart English High School
Saraswati Hindi High School
Solsumba Central School
Vinod P Mishra English Medium School
Affiliated with the CBSE

Agratha Academy
M.K Mehta High School & College
S.S.V Gyan Kendra School
Institutions near Umargam

Bharti Academy High School
CGSP College of Arts, Commerce & Science
GES Pujya Chitre Guruji English Medium High School
Laxmi Vidyapeeth
Lokmanya Hindi High School
M.B.B.I. Educational Academy & Mehernosh Junior College
N.B Mehta Science & Commerce College
Nation English High School & Junior College
Pirojsha Godrej Junior Bordi College
R.K. Desai College Of Commerce & Science
Rofel Arts and Commerce College Vapi
ROFEL Shri G.M. Bilakhia College of Pharmacy Vapi
ROFEL Shri G.M.Bilakhia College of Applied Sciences Vapi
Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
S.S.R College Of Arts, Commerce And Science




In popular culture


Many television series and films have been shot in Umargam, including Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shani, Razia Sultan, Suryaputra Karn, Radhakrishn, Chandragupta Maurya, and Porus.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Lava & Kusha
• Chandragupta Maurya (seri televisi 2018)
• Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum
• Shrimad Ramayan
• Umargam
• Valsad district
• Umargam Road railway station
• Vapi
• Shrimad Ramayan
• Mahabharat (2013 TV series)
• Sanjan, Gujarat
• Umargam Road–Valsad MEMU
• Umbergaon Assembly constituency
• Geography of Gujarat