Turnur - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Turnur is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Chitapur and around 88 km from Gulbarga. Kadbor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turnur is 620705. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.39 hectares and falls under the 585222 pincode. Wadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Turnur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chittapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turnur

According to the 2011 Census, Turnur village had a total population of 547 people, including 254 males and 293 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,154 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.82%, with male literacy at 61.64% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Turnur

Turnur 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 Turnur

Turnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalwar, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadi to Turnur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Turnur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turnur

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

Health Facilities in Turnur

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

FAQs about Turnur