Turka - Mohanpur, Deoghar

Turka is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Rarhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turka is 353337. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 814112 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Turka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Turka

As per Census 2011, Turka village has a total population of 192 people, consisting of 114 males and 78 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 684 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19211478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362511
Scheduled Castes (SC)402515
Literate Population885632
Illiterate Population1045846

Nearby Villages of Turka

Turka 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RohanpurNorth1.11 km
RarhiyaNorth-West1.17 km
DharandharpurWest1.34 km
KusamhaSouth-West1.56 km
KesidihEast1.60 km
MisardihEast1.84 km
NabawiSouth-East1.89 km
BarakolaSouth2.09 km
BajarmaruaSouth-West2.17 km
BhusuriyaSouth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Turka

Turka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deoghar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Turka is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Turka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Turka

Where is Turka located?

Turka village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Turka?

The Gram Panchayat of Turka is Rarhia.

What is the pincode of Turka?

The pincode of Turka is 814112.

What is the population of Turka?

Turka has a total population of 192, including 114 males and 78 females.

How many households are there in Turka?

There are 30 households in Turka.

What is the literacy rate in Turka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turka is 45.83%. Male literacy is 49.12% and female literacy is 41.03%.