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Tuman, Chhattisgarh

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Tuman
CountryIndia
StateChhattisgarh
DistrictKorba
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,974

Tuman (also known as Tumana or Tummana) is a village located in the Korba district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]

History

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It used to be the capital of the Kalachuris of Ratnapura.

Landmarks

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Ruins at Tuman.

The ruins of several temples are located here.[2] Among these, the Mahadev temple is listed as a monument of national importance.[3]

Demographics

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According to the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1974, in 480 households.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Census of India 2011 - Chhattisgarh - Series 23 - Part XII B - District Census Handbook, Korba (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Chattisgarh.
  2. ^ Hiralal, Rai Bahadur (1924). "A Visit to Tumana". The Indian Antiquary. 53.
  3. ^ "DG List of Centrally Protected monuments under Raipur Circle".