Turkaulia - Chapra, Saran

Turkaulia is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Naini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkaulia is 233601. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Turkaulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chapra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turkaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Turkaulia village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 857 males and 767 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.99%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkaulia

Turkaulia 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 Turkaulia

Turkaulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tappa Khajuriay, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Turkaulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Turkaulia is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turkaulia

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

Health Facilities in Turkaulia

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

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