Tuman - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Tuman is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Tuman village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuman is 436057. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.22 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tuman

According to the 2011 Census, Tuman village had a total population of 1,974 people, including 946 males and 1,028 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.49%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,155.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuman

Tuman 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 Tuman

Tuman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Tuman is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Tuman is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tuman

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

Health Facilities in Tuman

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

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