Black and red soil types are found in the town containing alumina and gypsum.

[6] As per the religious census of 2011, Udumalaipettai had 81.83% Hindus, 14.49% Muslims, 3.19% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs, 0.01% Buddhists and 0.46% following other religions.

In March 2019, the Union Council of Ministers approved for establishing a Kendriya Vidyalaya in the town.

[9] The economy of Udumalpet and its surroundings is mainly based on agriculture and textile industry.

Main crops cultivated in this area are coconut, maize, millet, sugarcane and paddy.

Udumalpet is well connected with nearby towns by highways and major district roads.

Udumalpet is connected by government and private run bus services with major towns.

The town is located in the Pollachi - Dindigul broad gauge section of the Indian Railways.