Tumbad - Khed, Ratnagiri

Tumbad is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Tumbad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumbad is 565107. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.46 hectares and falls under the 415727 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tumbad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tumbad

According to the 2011 Census, Tumbad village had a total population of 709 people, including 300 males and 409 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,363 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 92.09% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumbad

Tumbad 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 Tumbad

Public transport in the Tumbad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Tumbad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tumbad is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumbad

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

Health Facilities in Tumbad

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

FAQs about Tumbad