Turka

Block / Subdivision Masalia
District Dumka
State Jharkhand

About Turka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Turka village is 372023. Turka village is located in Masalia subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Masalia (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Ranighaghar is the gram panchayat of Turka village.

The total geographical area of village is 235.24 hectares. Turka has a total population of 680 peoples, out of which male population is 345 while female population is 335. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of turka village is 38.68% out of which 48.70% males and 28.36% females are literate. There are about 156 houses in turka village. Pincode of turka village locality is 814146.

Masalia is nearest town to turka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Turka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 680 345 335
Literate Population 263 168 95
Illiterate Population 417 177 240

Connectivity of Turka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Turka

Frequently Asked Questions about Turka

Where is Turka located?

Turka village is situated in Masalia Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Turka?

The Gram Panchayat of Turka is Ranighaghar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Turka?

The pincode of Turka is 814146, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Turka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turka is 680, with 345 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Turka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Turka village has a total of 156 households.

What is the literacy rate in Turka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turka is 38.68%. The male literacy rate is 48.70%, while the female literacy rate is 28.36%.