Sumthana - Rajura, Chandrapur

Sumthana is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Sumthana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumthana is 541790. The village covers a total geographical area of 896 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sumthana

According to the 2011 Census, Sumthana village had a total population of 986 people, including 501 males and 485 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.27%, with male literacy at 75.75% and female literacy at 68.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumthana

Sumthana 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 Sumthana

Sumthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Sumthana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Sumthana is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumthana

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

Health Facilities in Sumthana

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

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