Tumsar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Tumsar | type = city | latd = 21.38 | longd = 79.73
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Bhandara
leader_title = MLA
leader_name = Madhukar Kukde(BJP)
altitude = 272
population_as_of = 2005
population_total = 65000| population_density =
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area_telephone = 91-7183
postal_code = 441912
vehicle_code_range = MH31/MH35
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Tumsar is a city and a municipal council in Bhandara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

Tumsar is located at coord|21.38|N|79.73|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Tumsar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tumsar] ] . It has an average elevation of 272 metres (892 feet).

Demographics

As of 2005 India census [GR|India] , Tumsar had a population of 65,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tumsar has a good literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 83%. In Tumsar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tumsar is approximately 6 km to Vainganga river, 30 km from Bhandara and 95 km From Nagpur. 65 km From Gondia And 300 km from RAIPUR (C.G.) 400 km From Pandurna and 920 km from DELHI. 1000 km From Kolkatta, 980 km from MUMBAI and 1010 km from Chennai.

Nearest airport - Nagpur Sonegaon 95 K. M.(an international airport).

Nearest railway station – Tumsar RoadTumsar is a Junction. It is Connected with Tirodi Line. The Nearest Station for This is Tumsar Town. This line is used for Transportation of Manganese Ore from Chikla, Dongri & Tirodi Mines of MOIL.

Nearest Holy place – 8 km "Chandpur" (Temple of lord Hanuman) The temple is situated in on the hill and having Chandpur Lake.

Tumsar is a small city of Love and religion. It has many languages and many cultures and so many festivals. So many schools and colleges, Police Station, Bus-Station, Railway Station. Tumsar has many agricultural land. Many Insurance Company, National and Private Banks, Post office, Shops and Marriage Halls. A famous Marriage Hall is AGRASEN BHAWAN managed by Shri Agrasen Navyuvak Mandal. The President of the Mandal is Shri Dinesh S. Nagapota, Secretary Shri Anil D. Saraf and Treasurer Shri Ajay M. Agrawal Tumsar. The great man of the Tumsar was Shri Seth DurgaPrasadji Saraf.

Pin Code of Tumsar is 441912

STD code of Tumsar is 07183

Earlier Tumsar was facing the severe drinking water crisis but later drinking water from River VainGanga was brought to the town.

Earlier the town was a big market for rice but not so now.

Earlier (before the nationalisation of manganese ore mines in near by area) the town was active residence of big businessmen and rich men of that time who had built the big bungalows and residential complexes.Tumsar is famous for professionals. Tumsar based Saraf brothers (PANKAJ SARAF, ASIM SARAF & ANIL SARAF) made a record at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. They are the only three Chartered Accountants brothers from the same family who are the members of ICAI. There are many Professional Engineers from the town working in India and abroad. There are very few business / employment opportunities for the people as the town is far away from capital of Maharashra (where there is traditional influence of west maharashtra). There has been negligible development in the area.

There are many places of Pilgrimage nearby such as (1) Gaimukh (shiva temple ) approx 25 km away. (2) Madgi - a very panoramic site in which the temple is situated in the middle of the river Vainganaga (11 km) from Tumsar on Gondia Road.

There is one place in Gaimukh called PARVATI VIVAR (meaning cave house of Goddess Parvati, wife of God Shiva) where there are two tunnels. On for going inside and other for return. The return tunnel is particularly very narow and one can come back only by crawling. It is believed that sinful people will get stuck there. This kind of thing is more difficult compared to that found in Vaishnodevi (i.e Ardh Kumari) and Gufa Mahadev in Panchmadhi.

The area is particularly famous for manufacturing of Beedis by Low Income Group people live on this.

Once, there was a very beautiful lake called Hanuman Tal which had a garden as an island and one access road and surrounded by water with many beautiful lotus flowers all around but gone are those days. Presently, it is in very pitiable condition.

For development, the spot near river Vainganaga at Madgi can be developed as a tourist spot. And also Industrial area can be brought near this which could be near to the railway station.

The name of the town was derived from the name of fish "TUM" which was found here earlier.

The town has a number of lakes. A great town to live peacefully.

References

There is a big college, S.N.Mor Arts & Commerce and Smt. G.D. Saraf science college, Tumsar.There are many center like Yashwantrao mukht vidhayapit, Nashik,