Tuturkhi - Konch, Gaya

Tuturkhi is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Aslempur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuturkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuturkhi is 254549. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tuturkhi

As per Census 2011, Tuturkhi village has a total population of 2,536 people, consisting of 1,341 males and 1,195 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,399 literate and 1,137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tuturkhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5361,3411,195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)455254201
Scheduled Castes (SC)638335303
Literate Population1,399856543
Illiterate Population1,137485652

Nearby Villages of Tuturkhi

Tuturkhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ase ChakEast1.12 km
JamalpurNorth-East1.60 km
NewdhiSouth-East1.67 km
KuninEast1.76 km
NimriSouth-West1.83 km
GainiSouth-West1.84 km
UsasNorth1.90 km
Nazar Ali BighaNorth-West2.12 km
BaluaEast2.35 km
Salono BighaSouth-East2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tuturkhi

Tuturkhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Tuturkhi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Tuturkhi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tuturkhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tuturkhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tuturkhi

Where is Tuturkhi located?

Tuturkhi village is located in Konch Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tuturkhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Tuturkhi is Aslempur.

What is the pincode of Tuturkhi?

The pincode of Tuturkhi is 824207.

What is the population of Tuturkhi?

Tuturkhi has a total population of 2,536, including 1,341 males and 1,195 females.

How many households are there in Tuturkhi?

There are 363 households in Tuturkhi.

What is the literacy rate in Tuturkhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tuturkhi is 55.17%. Male literacy is 63.83% and female literacy is 45.44%.