Turki - Dariapur, Saran

Turki is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Barwe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turki is 234289. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 841101 pincode. Sonepur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Turki

According to the 2011 Census, Turki village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 564 males and 536 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.81%, with male literacy at 63.00% and female literacy at 28.12%.

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

Turki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayagaon, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonepur to Turki is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Turki is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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