Turekela - Kharsia, Raigarh

Turekela is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Turekela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turekela is 435209. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.26 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Turekela

As per Census 2011, Turekela village has a total population of 1,621 people, consisting of 818 males and 803 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,005 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 445 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turekela are given below:

Nearby Villages of Turekela

Turekela 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 Turekela

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Turekela. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Turekela is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Turekela is about 32 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 Turekela

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

Health Facilities in Turekela

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

FAQs about Turekela