Tumba Village Overview
Tumba is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.6 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 25.6 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Arsha is the Gram Panchayat for Tumba village.
The sections below provide essential information about Tumba village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumba is 331192. The village covers a geographical area of 187.37 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Tumba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Tumba
Population & Demographics of Tumba
This section provides population and demographic details of Tumba village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,679 | 835 | 844 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 297 | 137 | 160 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 166 | 76 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 879 | 568 | 311 |
| Illiterate Population | 800 | 267 | 533 |
Key population details of Tumba village are given below:
- Tumba village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,679, including approximately 835 males and 844 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 166 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Tumba village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.35%.
- There are around 307 households in Tumba village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tumba
Transport facilities help residents of Tumba village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tumba
The following villages are located close to Tumba and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tumba
- Where is Tumba located?
- Tumba village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tumba?
- The Gram Panchayat of Tumba is Arsha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Tumba?
- The pincode of Tumba is 723201.
- What is the population of Tumba?
- Tumba has a total population of 1,679, including 835 males and 844 females.
- How many households are there in Tumba?
- There are 307 households in Tumba.
- What is the literacy rate in Tumba?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tumba is 52.35%. Male literacy is 68.02% and female literacy is 36.85%.