Tumra - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Tumra is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamai and around 80 km from Chhindwara. Tumda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumra is 494615. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.07 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tumra

As per Census 2011, Tumra village has a total population of 1,173 people, consisting of 568 males and 605 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 670 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,173568605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240121119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145559
Scheduled Tribes (ST)670314356
Literate Population453266187
Illiterate Population720302418

Nearby Villages of Tumra

Tumra 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)
BagdariSouth-West1.98 km
KhairmandalSouth2.40 km
Khamkheda Ryt.West2.45 km
TaliwatNorth-West2.52 km
ChhindikamathWest2.73 km
UmarghodSouth-East2.77 km
HanotiyaNorth-East3.06 km
ImartiNorth3.10 km
AwariyaSouth3.55 km
KhairwaniNorth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tumra

Tumra 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 Hirdagarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Tumra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Tumra is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumra

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

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

Health Facilities in Tumra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tumra 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 Tumra

Where is Tumra located?

Tumra village is located in Jamai (Junnardeo) Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tumra?

The Gram Panchayat of Tumra is Tumda.

What is the pincode of Tumra?

The pincode of Tumra is 480551.

What is the population of Tumra?

Tumra has a total population of 1,173, including 568 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Tumra?

There are 241 households in Tumra.

What is the literacy rate in Tumra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tumra is 38.62%. Male literacy is 46.83% and female literacy is 30.91%.