Tuma

Tuma is a village located in Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from sub-district headquarter Baihar (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Dadkasa is the gram panchayat of Tuma village.

Tuma has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tuma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tuma is 498078. The village spans a total geographical area of 1203.59 hectares. Baihar is nearest town to Tuma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tuma village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Tuma

Below is a concise population overview of Tuma as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 326 161 165
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 21 40
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 326 161 165
Literate Population 117 73 44
Illiterate Population 209 88 121

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tuma village:

  • The total population of Tuma village is around 326, including approximately 161 males and 165 females, with a sex ratio of 1024 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 61 children aged 0–6 years in Tuma village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tuma village has 326 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Tuma village is about 35.89%, with male literacy at 45.34% and female literacy at 26.67%.
  • There are around 63 households in Tuma village.

Connectivity of Tuma

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tuma. As per the 2011 stats, Tuma had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Tuma

Knowing the nearby villages of Tuma helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tuma.

Chauriya Jaitpuri Jhakorda Dabri Tallatodi Dadkasa Pitkona Bhatawarlendi Mahurdali Munda Latri

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuma

Where is Tuma located?
Tuma village is situated in Baihar Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tuma?
The Gram Panchayat of Tuma is Dadkasa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Tuma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tuma is 326, with 161 males and 165 females.
How many households are there in Tuma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tuma village has a total of 63 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tuma as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tuma is 35.89%. The male literacy rate is 45.34%, while the female literacy rate is 26.67%.