Tumbbad is a village located on the banks of Jagbudi River in the Khed taluka of Ratnagiri district in the Konkan division of Mahrashtra, India. The village is about 100 kilometres away from the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and is known for harboring mugger crocodiles.
Tumbbad is located in the Konkan coastal belt, characterized by a humid tropical climate and heavy monsoon rainfall. The villageâÂÂs terrain combines coastalâÂÂplain features near the river and hilly forested tracts typical of the Western Ghats region. The Jagbudi River and the surrounding forested hills form part of the natural environment of the area.
As per available sources, Tumbbad remains a small settlement, its article currently lacks detailed demographic data. The villageâÂÂs administrative affiliation is under Khed taluka of Ratnagiri district. More exact information regarding population, literacy, and household numbers can be added once census or government data is located.
The region around Tumbbad lies close to parts of the Western Ghats, a biodiversityâÂÂrich zone. The local ecosystem is likely to include typical Konkan/Western Ghats flora and fauna. Historically, one public note mentions that the area is known for âÂÂmugger crocodilesâ in its waterways.
Given its location near forested hills and riverine environment, Tumbbad may be home to a variety of species (flora/fauna) though detailed ecological studies or surveys would be needed to confirm and document biodiversity, forest cover, conservation status, etc.
In contemporary times, Tumbbad has gained notoriety due to the 2018 Indian historicalâÂÂfantasy horror film Tumbbad, which is set in a fictionalized version of this village. Wikipedia
This brings a certain cultural or popularâÂÂculture interest to the village, which may impact tourism, local identity, and outside interest in the area.
Tumbbad, a 2018 Indian historical period fantasy horror film, is set in the village and was shot on location.