Turakalakota - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Turakalakota is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Devupuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turakalakota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turakalakota is 580600. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Turakalakota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Turakalakota

According to the 2011 Census, Turakalakota village had a total population of 541 people, including 260 males and 281 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.86%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Turakalakota

Turakalakota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Turakalakota

Turakalakota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Turakalakota is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Turakalakota is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turakalakota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turakalakota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Turakalakota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turakalakota village are given below:

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