Tumarikuhi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tumarikuhi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sonekanhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumarikuhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumarikuhi is 447530. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.48 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tumarikuhi

According to the 2011 Census, Tumarikuhi village had a total population of 215 people, including 110 males and 105 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumarikuhi

Tumarikuhi 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 Tumarikuhi

Tumarikuhi 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Tumarikuhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Tumarikuhi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumarikuhi

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

Health Facilities in Tumarikuhi

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

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