Turna - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Turna is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Turna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turna is 433096. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.85 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Turna 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 Turna

According to the 2011 Census, Turna village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 969 males and 909 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.19%, with male literacy at 65.36% and female literacy at 44.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 810.

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

Nearby Villages of Turna

Turna 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 Turna

Turna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Turna is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Turna is about 30 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 Turna

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

Health Facilities in Turna

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

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