Tukum - Machh Kund, Koraput

Tukum is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jalahanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tukum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukum is 429511. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 764081 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Tukum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tukum

According to the 2011 Census, Tukum village had a total population of 365 people, including 176 males and 189 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.01%, with male literacy at 50.34% and female literacy at 8.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukum

Tukum 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 Tukum

Public transport in the Tukum is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Tukum is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tukum is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukum

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

Health Facilities in Tukum

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

FAQs about Tukum