Tamora - Gunderdehi, Balod

Tamora is a village situated in the Gunderdehi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Gunderdehi and around 27 km from Durg. Tamora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamora is 442807. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.27 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tamora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tamora

According to the 2011 Census, Tamora village had a total population of 1,572 people, including 777 males and 795 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 72.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 686, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,572777795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21011892
Scheduled Castes (SC)686336350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)433209224
Literate Population1,105598507
Illiterate Population467179288

Nearby Villages of Tamora

Tamora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KosaNorth-West1.67 km
TilodaSouth-East2.30 km
SirriNorth2.49 km
PangriWest2.74 km
KanakotEast2.84 km
RahadSouth3.76 km
ParsahiNorth-East3.80 km
GhughsidihNorth-West3.82 km
MundaraSouth3.83 km
BeltikriSouth-West4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tamora

Tamora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Tamora is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Tamora is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tamora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tamora village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tamora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tamora village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tamora

Where is Tamora located?

Tamora village is located in Gunderdehi Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tamora?

Tamora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tamora?

The pincode of Tamora is 491221.

What is the population of Tamora?

Tamora had a total population of 1,572, including 777 males and 795 females.

How many households are there in Tamora?

Tamora had 350 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tamora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tamora was 81.13%. Male literacy was 90.74% and female literacy was 72.12%.