Turkal (9/24) - Bangana, Una
Turkal (9/24) is a village situated in the Bangana tehsil of Una district, Himachal Pradesh. Budhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkal (9/24) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkal (9/24) is 018685. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.17 hectares and falls under the 174308 pincode. Una is the nearest town.
Turkal (9/24) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hamirpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Turkal (9/24)
As per Census 2011, Turkal (9/24) village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 99 males and 132 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,333 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turkal (9/24) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 231 | 99 | 132 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 176 | 77 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 55 | 22 | 33 |
Nearby Villages of Turkal (9/24)
Turkal (9/24) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Turkal (9/24)
Turkal (9/24) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Una to Turkal (9/24) is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Turkal (9/24)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turkal (9/24) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Turkal (9/24)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turkal (9/24) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Turkal (9/24)
Where is Turkal (9/24) located?
Turkal (9/24) village is located in Bangana Tehsil, Una district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkal (9/24)?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkal (9/24) is Budhan.
What is the pincode of Turkal (9/24)?
The pincode of Turkal (9/24) is 174308.
What is the population of Turkal (9/24)?
Turkal (9/24) has a total population of 231, including 99 males and 132 females.
How many households are there in Turkal (9/24)?
There are 60 households in Turkal (9/24).
What is the literacy rate in Turkal (9/24)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkal (9/24) is 76.19%. Male literacy is 77.78% and female literacy is 75.00%.