Tumusingha
Tumusingha is a Town and Tehsil in Dhenkanal District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Tumusingha Block (CD) is 02993. The total area of Tumusingha Tehsil is 169 km². Tumusingha has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tumusingha Tehsil
Tumusingha Tehsil has a total of 61 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Tumusingha Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghiragoda | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 2 | Ambakholakateni | Kusumjodi | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 3 | Analabereni | Kusumjodi | Kamakshyanagar (14 km) |
| 4 | Arnnapurnapur | Kantioputasahi | Kamakshyanagar (20 km) |
| 5 | Baisinga | Sogar | Kamakshyanagar (27 km) |
| 6 | Barunan | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 7 | Bhairapur | Bhairpur | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 8 | Budhibilli | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 9 | Chudakhia Kateni | Kusumjodi | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 10 | Dadhikhai | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (17 km) |
| 11 | Dakhinapasi | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (17 km) |
| 12 | Dhobabahali | Tumsinga | Dhenkanal (21 km) |
| 13 | Gangijodi | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (28 km) |
| 14 | Godabhanga | Sogar | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 15 | Godaribili | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (15 km) |
| 16 | Hadagarh | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (17 km) |
| 17 | Haridapal | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 18 | Ichhabatipur | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (22 km) |
| 19 | Jaka | Kantioputasahi | Dhenkanal (17 km) |
| 20 | Jamujhara | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (18 km) |
| 21 | Jogidiha | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
| 22 | Kamagarapatana | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (15 km) |
| 23 | Kamagarapurunadiha | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (17 km) |
| 24 | Kanapal | Sogar | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 25 | Kantabania | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (15 km) |
| 26 | Kantajharia | Budhibili | Kamakshyanagar (35 km) |
| 27 | Kantakhol | Baruan K | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 28 | Kantapal | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (28 km) |
| 29 | Kantiokateni | Kantiokatnei | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 30 | Kantioputasahi | Kantioputasahi | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
| 31 | Karabar | Sogar | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 32 | Khatuahata | Kusumjodi | Kamakshyanagar (16 km) |
| 33 | Khuntabati | Kantiokatnei | Kamakshyanagar (18 km) |
| 34 | Kotagara | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (20 km) |
| 35 | Kotarapali | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (22 km) |
| 36 | Kusumajodi | Kusumjodi | Kamakshyanagar (14 km) |
| 37 | Machhia | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 38 | Mahugadia | Kantioputasahi | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 39 | Mahulagoda | Baruan K | Dhenkanal (21 km) |
| 40 | Mahulapal | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 41 | Mandukhura | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (22 km) |
| 42 | Maragadia | Kantioputasahi | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 43 | Nayakateni | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (29 km) |
| 44 | Pandua | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (18 km) |
| 45 | Rabada | Sogar | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 46 | Rainarasinghpur Sasan | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 47 | Routapada | Kantioputasahi | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 48 | Salapada | Kusumjodi | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 49 | Salia | Kotagara | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
| 50 | Sambalapur | Sogar | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 51 | Sidhapada | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 52 | Sogar | Sogar | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
| 53 | Sogarkateni | Sogar | Dhenkanal (22 km) |
| 54 | Srimula | Tumsinga | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 55 | Srirampur | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (15 km) |
| 56 | Sukapada | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (16 km) |
| 57 | Talajhagadapada | Sogar | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 58 | Tentulisinga | Rai Narasinghpur | Dhenkanal (15 km) |
| 59 | Tumusingha | Tumsinga | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
| 60 | Udegiri | Baruan K | Kamakshyanagar (22 km) |
| 61 | Upara Jhagadapada | Sogar | Dhenkanal (19 km) |
Population of Tumusingha Tehsil
The population profile of Tumusingha Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Tumusingha Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,802 | 53,802 | N/A |
| Male Population | 27,692 | 27,692 | N/A |
| Female Population | 26,110 | 26,110 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,044 | 6,044 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,319 | 3,319 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,725 | 2,725 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 37,557 | 37,557 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 21,227 | 21,227 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,330 | 16,330 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,245 | 16,245 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,465 | 6,465 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,780 | 9,780 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,475 | 12,475 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 53,802 people. Includes nearly 27,692 males and 26,110 females. Rural population is about 53,802 people.
- There are around 6,044 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,319 boys and 2,725 girls.
- Literate population is about 37,557 people. Non-literate population is around 16,245 people.
- There are nearly 12,475 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tumusingha Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12,539 | 12,539 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,396 | 6,396 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,143 | 6,143 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,711 | 4,711 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,342 | 2,342 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,369 | 2,369 | N/A |
| Population Density | 319 / km² | 319 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tumusingha Tehsil is approximately 12,539 people, including 6,396 males and 6,143 females. Around 12,539 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tumusingha Tehsil is about 4,711 people, including 2,342 males and 2,369 females. Around 4,711 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 319 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 319 people per sq. km.