Urmila Devi

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Urmila Devi

International Gold Medalist Athlete & Acting Head Teacher | Upper Primary School Khemaipur, Bhadohi
Born 18 June 1975
Birth Place Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Teacher, Acting Head Teacher, Athlete
Known for International Gold Medal — Veteran Games Singapore 2019; 11 Students Selected in NMMSS; Honoured by District Magistrate and SP
Institution Upper Primary School Khemaipur, Bhadohi
Organisation Basic Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh
Qualifications B.A., B.T.C.
Appointment 10 February 1999
City Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Mobile 9651708086
Email urmiladevi97518@gmail.com

Urmila Devi is an Indian teacher, Acting Head Teacher and international gold medalist athlete from Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Born on 18 June 1975, she serves at Upper Primary School Khemaipur, Block Bhadohi, District Bhadohi under the Basic Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh — where she has been serving since 10 February 1999.

Urmila Devi is known for two great things. First, she is an excellent teacher who has guided and inspired many children to reach state, national and international level sports competitions — where her students have won medals. Second, without giving up, she participated in the Veteran Games held in Singapore in the 40+ age category 5 km Race Walk event and on 7 July 2019 won the Gold Medal for India. In recognition of this extraordinary achievement, her department granted her paid special leave — for which she is always grateful to her officers. She was also honoured by the respected District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) — a moment that fills her with great pride and a deep sense of honour. She is considered one of the most inspiring teacher-athletes of Uttar Pradesh.

Background

Urmila Devi was born on 18 June 1975 in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and B.T.C. (Basic Training Certificate). She joined the Basic Shiksha Parishad as a teacher on 10 February 1999. For more than 25 years, she has dedicated herself to the education and all-round development of children in the Bhadohi district.

Her life shows that one person can successfully fulfil many roles at the same time — teaching children, running a school, training as an athlete and representing the country at the international level. She is a true source of inspiration for her students, her community and for teachers across India.

Teaching Career

Urmila Devi has been serving in the Basic Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh since 1999. She currently serves as Acting Head Teacher (Prabhāri Pradhānādhyāpikā) at Upper Primary School Khemaipur, Bhadohi.

As a teacher and head teacher, she continuously works to give children from rural and economically weaker families the opportunity to show their talent — in studies, in sports and in life. She prepares her students for scholarship examinations, sports competitions and admissions to various educational institutions. Many students have achieved remarkable success because of her hard work and guidance.

Personal Sports Achievements

Urmila Devi has represented India at the national and international level in athletics. She mainly participates in Race Walk competitions.

Urmila Devi did not give up. She participated in the Veteran Games held in Singapore in the 40+ age category Race Walk event and won the Gold Medal for India. In recognition of this achievement, her department granted her paid special leave — for which she is always grateful to her officers. She was also honoured by the respected District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of her district — an honour that fills her heart with pride and a deep sense of gratitude.

Race Walk Achievements

  • International Veteran Games, Singapore — Gold Medal in 5 km Race Walk — 7 July 2019 — 40+ Age Category — Representing India at the international level
  • 20th Master Athletics Championship 2018–19 — Gold Medal and Silver Medal in 3 km Race Walk
  • 2018, 2019 and 2020 — Gold Medal in 3 km Race Walk at Master Athletics Championships

Students' Achievements Under Her Guidance

Under Urmila Devi's guidance, the students of Upper Primary School Khemaipur have achieved remarkable results in both sports and academics:

Wrestling

  • 2019 — A student won the State Level Gold Medal in the 40+ kg weight category
  • 2023 — A student won the Gold Medal in the 40+ kg weight category
  • 2025 — A student won the International Gold Medal in the 40+ kg weight category
  • Since 2019 — Students participate every year in the State Level Wrestling Competition

Kho-Kho

  • Since 2019 — The school team is selected every year for the State Level Kho-Kho Competition (Category A)
  • Since 2022 — Students participate every year in the National Level Kho-Kho competitions

Academic and Scholarship Achievements

  • 2022 to 2025 — 11 students selected in the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) examination
  • 2022 — 1 student selected in the prestigious Shreshtha Examination
  • Till date — 5 students selected for Jaiprakash Narayan Sarvodaya Residential School

Her Beliefs and Vision

Urmila Devi firmly believes that every child from a rural and economically weaker family deserves the opportunity to show their talent and move forward in life — whether in education, sports or any other field. She works hard every day to give her students these opportunities.

Through her own life and achievements, she sends a powerful message to her students — that with hard work, discipline and self-belief, anyone can reach the highest level of success.

Her message is:

"Dream big, work hard and never give up."

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