Tursani - Koylibeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tursani is a village situated in the Koylibeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 115 km from Pakhanjur and around 115 km from Kanker. Tursani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tursani is 448409. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.81 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Tursani 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 Tursani

According to the 2011 Census, Tursani village had a total population of 472 people, including 233 males and 239 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.75%, with male literacy at 60.62% and female literacy at 43.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Tursani

Tursani 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 Tursani

Tursani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Tursani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Tursani is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tursani

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

Health Facilities in Tursani

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

FAQs about Tursani