Turekela
About Turekela
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Turekela village is 435209. Turekela village is located in Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsia (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Turekela village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 434.26 hectares. Turekela has a total population of 1,621 peoples, out of which male population is 818 while female population is 803. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of turekela village is 62.00% out of which 71.64% males and 52.18% females are literate. There are about 387 houses in turekela village. Pincode of turekela village locality is 496661.
When it comes to administration, Turekela village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Turekela village comes under Kharsia Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Kharsia is nearest town to turekela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Turekela
The population details of Turekela cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,621 | 818 | 803 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 191 | 103 | 88 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 165 | 76 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 445 | 230 | 215 |
| Literate Population | 1,005 | 586 | 419 |
| Illiterate Population | 616 | 232 | 384 |
Connectivity of Turekela
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turekela
Where is Turekela located?
Turekela village is situated in Kharsia Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turekela?
Turekela serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Turekela?
The pincode of Turekela is 496661, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turekela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turekela is 1,621, with 818 males and 803 females.
How many households are there in Turekela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turekela village has a total of 387 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turekela as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turekela is 62.00%. The male literacy rate is 71.64%, while the female literacy rate is 52.18%.