Tumla - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Tumla is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Tumla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumla is 434175. The village covers a total geographical area of 1362.51 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Tumla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tumla

According to the 2011 Census, Tumla village had a total population of 2,471 people, including 1,208 males and 1,263 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,608.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumla

Tumla 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Tumla

Tumla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Tumla is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Tumla is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumla

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

Health Facilities in Tumla

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

FAQs about Tumla