Tumba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Tumba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Garabandha and around 50 km from Paralakhemundi. Koinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumba is 414879. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tumba

According to the 2011 Census, Tumba village had a total population of 253 people, including 126 males and 127 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.48%, with male literacy at 56.76% and female literacy at 28.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumba

Tumba 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 Tumba

Tumba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tumba is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tumba is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumba

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

Health Facilities in Tumba

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

FAQs about Tumba