Turijhar - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Turijhar is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dokarpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turijhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turijhar is 446713. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.28 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Turijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Turijhar village had a total population of 862 people, including 434 males and 428 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.61%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 56.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Turijhar

Turijhar 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 Turijhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Turijhar. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Turijhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Turijhar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turijhar

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

Health Facilities in Turijhar

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

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