Tumbamal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Tumbamal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Tribanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumbamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumbamal is 382493. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Tumbamal

As per Census 2011, Tumbamal village has a total population of 217 people, consisting of 102 males and 115 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population217102115
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311516
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301317
Literate Population885137
Illiterate Population1295178

Nearby Villages of Tumbamal

Tumbamal 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)
JharmundaEast1.82 km
Rengali(san)North-East2.13 km
RahanNorth-West2.29 km
ChhandpurNorth2.56 km
MahatpurSouth-East2.93 km
BagharpaliEast2.97 km
Tileimal(sasini)North-East3.60 km
TantagarhEast3.74 km
TribanpurNorth-West3.76 km
KadaligarhEast4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tumbamal

Tumbamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Tumbamal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Tumbamal is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumbamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tumbamal

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

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

FAQs about Tumbamal

Where is Tumbamal located?

Tumbamal village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tumbamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Tumbamal is Tribanpur.

What is the pincode of Tumbamal?

The pincode of Tumbamal is 768106.

What is the population of Tumbamal?

Tumbamal has a total population of 217, including 102 males and 115 females.

How many households are there in Tumbamal?

There are 52 households in Tumbamal.

What is the literacy rate in Tumbamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tumbamal is 40.55%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 32.17%.