Tamoda - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tamoda is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jhitkatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tamoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamoda is 447639. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.54 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Tamoda 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 Tamoda

As per Census 2011, Tamoda village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 280 males and 304 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 537 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population584280304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784434
Scheduled Castes (SC)341321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)537261276
Literate Population269133136
Illiterate Population315147168

Nearby Villages of Tamoda

Tamoda 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)
KalwarWest1.65 km
HinganjharNorth-East2.06 km
JhitkatolaSouth-East2.51 km
HirangeEast3.25 km
VainarSouth-East3.43 km
KalangpuriSouth-West3.54 km
KatrelNorth3.76 km
PaiwaniEast4.15 km
NedgaonWest4.68 km
HatkondalSouth4.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tamoda

Tamoda 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 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 Bhanupratappur to Tamoda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Tamoda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tamoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tamoda

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

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

FAQs about Tamoda

Where is Tamoda located?

Tamoda village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tamoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Tamoda is Jhitkatola.

What is the pincode of Tamoda?

The pincode of Tamoda is 494635.

What is the population of Tamoda?

Tamoda has a total population of 584, including 280 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Tamoda?

There are 118 households in Tamoda.

What is the literacy rate in Tamoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tamoda is 46.06%. Male literacy is 47.50% and female literacy is 44.74%.