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.

Turtura has its own place in the vibrant Raigarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Turtura

Below is a concise population overview of Turtura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 989 526 463
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 96 52 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 43 22 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 801 422 379
Literate Population 547 347 200
Illiterate Population 442 179 263

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Turtura village:

  • The total population of Turtura village is around 989, including approximately 526 males and 463 females, with a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 96 children aged 0–6 years in Turtura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Turtura village has 43 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 801 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Turtura village is about 55.31%, with male literacy at 65.97% and female literacy at 43.20%.
  • There are around 247 households in Turtura village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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

Where is Turtura located?
Turtura village is situated in Lailunga Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turtura?
Turtura serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Turtura?
The pincode of Turtura is 493776, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turtura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turtura is 989, with 526 males and 463 females.
How many households are there in Turtura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turtura village has a total of 247 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turtura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turtura is 55.31%. The male literacy rate is 65.97%, while the female literacy rate is 43.20%.