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

According to the 2011 Census, Tumbamal village had a total population of 217 people, including 102 males and 115 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.31%, with male literacy at 58.62% and female literacy at 37.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Tumbamal