Turwari - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Turwari is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Lormi and around 45 km from Bilaspur. Piparkhuta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turwari is 437823. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.39 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Turwari

According to the 2011 Census, Turwari village had a total population of 430 people, including 216 males and 214 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.61%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 55.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Turwari

Turwari 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 Turwari

Public transport in the Turwari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Turwari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Turwari is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turwari

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

Health Facilities in Turwari

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

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