Tukum Narayan - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Tukum Narayan is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 78 km from Gondiya. Tukum Narayan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukum Narayan is 538245. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.06 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Tukum Narayan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tukum Narayan

According to the 2011 Census, Tukum Narayan village had a total population of 695 people, including 356 males and 339 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.10%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukum Narayan

Tukum Narayan 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 Tukum Narayan

Tukum Narayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Tukum Narayan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Tukum Narayan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukum Narayan

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

Health Facilities in Tukum Narayan

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

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