Turakhar - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Turakhar is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhirawahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turakhar is 447845. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.96 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Turakhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Turakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Turakhar village had a total population of 338 people, including 163 males and 175 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Turakhar

Turakhar 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 Turakhar

Turakhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Turakhar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turakhar

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

Health Facilities in Turakhar

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

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