Tukum

Block / Tehsil Dhanora
District Gadchiroli
State Maharashtra

About Tukum

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tukum village is 538994. Tukum village is located in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanora (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Gadchiroli. As per 2009 stats, Tukum village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1031 hectares. Tukum has a total population of 565 peoples, out of which male population is 295 while female population is 270. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tukum village is 63.72% out of which 73.90% males and 52.59% females are literate. There are about 157 houses in tukum village.

When it comes to administration, Tukum village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Tukum village comes under Gadchiroli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency. Gadchiroli is nearest town to tukum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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Population of Tukum

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 565 295 270
Literate Population 360 218 142
Illiterate Population 205 77 128

Connectivity of Tukum

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Tukum

Frequently Asked Questions about Tukum

Where is Tukum located?

Tukum village is situated in Dhanora Tehsil, within the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tukum?

Tukum serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Tukum as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tukum is 565, with 295 males and 270 females.

How many households are there in Tukum as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Tukum village has a total of 157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tukum as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tukum is 63.72%. The male literacy rate is 73.90%, while the female literacy rate is 52.59%.