Turki - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Turki is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turki is 216152. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.6 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Turki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Turki

According to the 2011 Census, Turki village had a total population of 506 people, including 269 males and 237 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.52%, with male literacy at 52.63% and female literacy at 42.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Turki

Turki 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 Turki

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Turki. The nearest railway station is Bagaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Turki is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Turki is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turki

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

Health Facilities in Turki

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

FAQs about Turki