Town · Raipur, Chhattisgarh
# Tundra

Tundra is a town in Kasdol sub-district of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted 8,211 people in 1,591 households. Literacy was 76.1%.
- 8,211 people (2011)
- 1,591 households
- 76.1% literacy
- 15 census wards

## Population of Tundra

■ Tundra · ■ Raipur urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 76.1% 84.2%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 974 953
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 957 944
- Working population 41.8% 36.5%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Tundra

Of every 100 households in Tundra in 2011, 89 had electricity, 14 a toilet at home and 2 cooked with LPG; 35 had a mobile phone, 12 a two-wheeler and 0 a car.

■ Tundra · ■ Raipur urban average
- Electricity for lighting 89% 96%
- Toilet within the home 14% 65%
- No toilet (open defecation) 86% 28%
- Tap water 43% 58%
- Drinking water within premises 25% 50%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 2% 52%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 97% 43%
- Use banking services 18% 52%
- Television 40% 71%
- Mobile phone 35% 62%
- Computer with internet 0% 6%
- Two-wheeler 12% 38%
- Car / jeep / van 0% 9%
- None of these assets 20% 10%
- Own their home 96% 70%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Tundra work as

■ Services, trade & industry 434 (13%) · ■ Household industry 315 (9%) · ■ Farming 1,823 (53%) · ■ Marginal 862 (25%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Tundra in numbers and road distances
- Density 578 per km²
- Annual rainfall 829 mm
- Temperature range 9 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances
- Raipur (state capital) 145 km by road
- Raipur (district HQ) 145 km by road
- Bilaspur (city of 1 lakh+) 70 km by road
- Raipur (city of 5 lakh+) 145 km by road
- Akaltara (railway station) 45 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Tundra

### Civic services
- Pucca roads 19 km
- Drainage Open drains
- Flush toilets 233
- Water storage 180 kl
- Electricity — homes 970

### Hospitals
- ● Dispensaries 1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 5 govt · 2 private
- ● Senior secondary schools 1 govt · 1 private

Main manufactured goods: handloom and iron.

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Tundra ward list (2011)
| Ward (2011) | People | Households |
| Ward 1 | 608 | 105 |
| Ward 2 | 561 | 106 |
| Ward 3 | 523 | 95 |
| Ward 4 | 690 | 133 |
| Ward 5 | 576 | 109 |
| Ward 6 | 620 | 124 |
| Ward 7 | 459 | 78 |
| Ward 8 | 467 | 95 |
| Ward 9 | 498 | 113 |
| Ward 10 | 552 | 119 |
| Ward 11 | 496 | 91 |
| Ward 12 | 565 | 116 |
| Ward 13 | 427 | 83 |
| Ward 14 | 593 | 117 |
| Ward 15 | 576 | 107 |

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Tundra
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Bilaspur Airport (PAB) · Bilaspur 62 km
- Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) · Raipur 106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 17:19).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Other towns in Raipur
- Palari · 8,567 people
- Chhura · 6,095 people
- Koora · 8,857 people
- Bilaigarh · 5,544 people
- Lawan · 8,984 people
- Hirmi · 5,139 people
- Kharora · 9,236 people
- Rawan · 5,100 people
- Fingeshwar · 9,752 people
- Bhatgaon · 10,371 people
- Gariyaband · 10,517 people
- Siltara · 10,721 people

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Tundra? 8,211 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Tundra in? Raipur district, Chhattisgarh
- How many wards does Tundra have? 15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Tundra? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Tundra? Bilaspur Airport (PAB), about 62 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Kasdol
- District: Raipur
- State: Chhattisgarh
- Census town code: 802025
- Status: nagar panchayat
- Coordinates: 21.677, 82.609

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