Turisot - Chandwa, Latehar

Turisot is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandwa and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turisot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turisot is 367531. The village covers a total geographical area of 1381 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.

Turisot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turisot

As per Census 2011, Turisot village has a total population of 339 people, consisting of 186 males and 153 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 822 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Turisot

Turisot 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 Turisot

Turisot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuamilan, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Turisot is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turisot

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

Health Facilities in Turisot

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

FAQs about Turisot