Thumakunte - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Thumakunte is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Pavagada and around 120 km from Tumkur. Arasikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumakunte is 610626. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.11 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Thumakunte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pavagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thumakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Thumakunte village had a total population of 461 people, including 238 males and 223 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.39%, with male literacy at 76.78% and female literacy at 39.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Thumakunte

Thumakunte 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 Thumakunte

Thumakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Thumakunte is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Thumakunte is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumakunte

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

Health Facilities in Thumakunte

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

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