Turga - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Turga is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Chodeya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turga is 433083. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.47 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Turga

According to the 2011 Census, Turga village had a total population of 512 people, including 252 males and 260 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.87%, with male literacy at 45.18% and female literacy at 19.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Turga

Turga 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 Turga

Public transport in the Turga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Turga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Turga is about 35 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 Turga

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

Health Facilities in Turga

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

FAQs about Turga