Thumsa - Mahasamund

Thumsa is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumsa is 446134. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.86 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Tumgaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Thumsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Thumsa

As per Census 2011, Thumsa village has a total population of 536 people, consisting of 285 males and 251 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 327 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thumsa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Thumsa

Thumsa 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 Thumsa

Thumsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumgaon to Thumsa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Thumsa is about 34 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 Thumsa

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

Health Facilities in Thumsa

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

FAQs about Thumsa