Tundumal - Kantamal, Boudh

Tundumal is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Manamunda and around 57 km from Baudh. Ghikundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tundumal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tundumal is 417894. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tundumal

As per Census 2011, Tundumal village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 207 males and 202 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population409207202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592831
Scheduled Castes (SC)924646
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population25015496
Illiterate Population15953106

Nearby Villages of Tundumal

Tundumal 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)
KustapaliNorth-East1.27 km
HatipaliSouth1.37 km
KalarajhuliSouth1.82 km
BaldapaliNorth-East1.95 km
GatarkelaNorth-West1.99 km
AmbagahanaWest2.07 km
JanmuraNorth2.12 km
GhikundiSouth-West2.23 km
PipilipaliNorth2.78 km
GandabahaliNorth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tundumal

Tundumal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Tundumal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Tundumal is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tundumal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tundumal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tundumal

Where is Tundumal located?

Tundumal village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tundumal?

The Gram Panchayat of Tundumal is Ghikundi.

What is the pincode of Tundumal?

The pincode of Tundumal is 762016.

What is the population of Tundumal?

Tundumal has a total population of 409, including 207 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Tundumal?

There are 113 households in Tundumal.

What is the literacy rate in Tundumal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tundumal is 61.12%. Male literacy is 74.40% and female literacy is 47.52%.