Tamasa

Tamasa is a toponym used in the Indian subcontinent for several geographic features and settlements. The name appears in regional maps and gazetteers as the designation of at least one river and as the name of multiple rural localities. The precise usage can vary by state and historical source, leading to some ambiguity in non-specialist references.

Tamasa River: The Tamasa River is described in regional records as a smaller river in central India that drains portions of the Deccan highlands. Depending on the source, it is listed as a tributary of a larger river within the local drainage basin, contributing to irrigation and agricultural activity in the areas it traverses.

Places named Tamasa: Beyond the river, Tamasa is used for several villages or small settlements across different Indian states. These localities are typically rural, with governance linked to district-level administration and agriculture being the main economic base in many cases.

Etymology and related terms: The etymology of Tamasa is not consistently documented in widely available references. It is likely derived from local language roots and naming practices. The term is sometimes confused with Tamasha, the Marathi term for traditional folk theatre.

See also: Tamasha. The similarity of names reflects the common practice of using descriptive local terms in geographic naming in the region.