Turtura

Turtura is a village located in Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Lailunga (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Turtura village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Turtura unique in its vibrant Lailunga-Raigarh region. You’ll see Turtura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Turtura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turtura is 434600. The village spans a total geographical area of 528.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493776. Lailunga is nearest town to Turtura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turtura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lailundra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Turtura

Population of Turtura

According to the 2011 Census, Turtura has a total population of about 989, with approximately 526 males and 463 females. The sex ratio is around 880 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 96 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 801. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.31%, with male literacy at about 65.97% and female literacy near 43.20%. There are around 247 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Turtura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Turtura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Turtura. As per the 2011 stats, Turtura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Turtura

Knowing the nearby villages of Turtura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Turtura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Turtura