Tumen
About Tumen
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tumen village is 261258. Tumen village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 32km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Tumen village. As per 2009 stats, Tumin is the gram panchayat of Tumen village.
The total geographical area of village is 1070.77 hectares. Tumen has a total population of 2,974 peoples, out of which male population is 1,522 while female population is 1,452. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tumen village is 62.10% out of which 65.05% males and 59.02% females are literate. There are about 589 houses in tumen village. Pincode of tumen village locality is 737134.
When it comes to administration, Tumen village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Tumen village comes under Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to tumen village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Tumen
The population details of Tumen cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,974 | 1,522 | 1,452 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 338 | 179 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 211 | 111 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,044 | 519 | 525 |
| Literate Population | 1,847 | 990 | 857 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,127 | 532 | 595 |
Connectivity of Tumen
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tumen
Where is Tumen located?
Tumen village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tumen?
The Gram Panchayat of Tumen is Tumin (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tumen?
The pincode of Tumen is 737134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tumen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tumen is 2,974, with 1,522 males and 1,452 females.
How many households are there in Tumen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tumen village has a total of 589 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tumen as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tumen is 62.10%. The male literacy rate is 65.05%, while the female literacy rate is 59.02%.