Tumul - Gumma, Gajapati

Tumul is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Serango and around 44 km from Paralakhemundi. Tumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumul is 414314. The village covers a total geographical area of 1117 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Tumul

As per Census 2011, Tumul village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 324 males and 378 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,166 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 702 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumul

Tumul 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 Tumul

Tumul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Tumul is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tumul is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumul

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

Health Facilities in Tumul

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

FAQs about Tumul