Tumba

Tumba is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.6km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 25.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Arsha is the gram panchayat of Tumba village.

Here you can discover what makes Tumba unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Tumba’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tumba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tumba is 331192. The village spans a total geographical area of 187.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Tumba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tumba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tumba

Population of Tumba

According to the 2011 Census, Tumba has a total population of about 1,679, with approximately 835 males and 844 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 297 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 166 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.35%, with male literacy at about 68.02% and female literacy near 36.85%. There are around 307 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tumba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tumba

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tumba. As per the 2011 stats, Tumba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tumba

Knowing the nearby villages of Tumba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tumba.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tumba