Tumda - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Tumda is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khatkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumda is 494250. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.95 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tumda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tumda

According to the 2011 Census, Tumda village had a total population of 436 people, including 234 males and 202 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 54.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumda

Tumda 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 Tumda

Tumda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Tumda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Tumda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumda

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

Health Facilities in Tumda

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

FAQs about Tumda