Turki - Panapur, Saran

Turki is a village situated in the Panapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mahmad Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turki is 232926. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 841410 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 25 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 3,202 people, including 1,657 males and 1,545 females, living in 628 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.68%, with male literacy at 66.95% and female literacy at 45.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Turki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Turki is about 40 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 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