Turna Village Overview
Turna is a village in Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 15 km from Lakhanpur tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Ambikapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Turna village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Turna village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turna is 433096. The village covers a geographical area of 556.85 hectares and has a pincode of 497116. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Turna
Population & Demographics of Turna
This section provides population and demographic details of Turna village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,878 | 969 | 909 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 249 | 129 | 120 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 342 | 183 | 159 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 810 | 419 | 391 |
| Literate Population | 899 | 549 | 350 |
| Illiterate Population | 979 | 420 | 559 |
Key population details of Turna village are given below:
- Turna village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,878, including approximately 969 males and 909 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 342 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 810 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Turna village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 47.87%.
- There are around 451 households in Turna village.
Transport & Connectivity of Turna
Transport facilities help residents of Turna village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Turna
The following villages are located close to Turna and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Turna
- Where is Turna located?
- Turna village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Turna?
- Turna is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Turna?
- The pincode of Turna is 497116.
- What is the population of Turna?
- Turna has a total population of 1,878, including 969 males and 909 females.
- How many households are there in Turna?
- There are 451 households in Turna.
- What is the literacy rate in Turna?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turna is 47.87%. Male literacy is 56.66% and female literacy is 38.50%.