Turkandoddi - Gurmitakal, Yadgir

Turkandoddi is a village situated in the Gurmitakal taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 61 km from Yadgir and around 61 km from Yadgir. Ajlapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkandoddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkandoddi is 621360. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.13 hectares and falls under the 585315 pincode.

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

Population of Turkandoddi

According to the 2011 Census, Turkandoddi village had a total population of 1,089 people, including 576 males and 513 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.40%, with male literacy at 50.71% and female literacy at 24.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,089576513
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548569
Scheduled Castes (SC)965145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population359249110
Illiterate Population730327403

Nearby Villages of Turkandoddi

Turkandoddi 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)
WadwatNorth2.45 km
AzalapurSouth2.49 km
WanksambarWest3.09 km
EdlurNorth-East3.19 km
JaigramNorth-East4.35 km
ChalerEast4.53 km
HolibetNorth5.13 km
BadepalliSouth-West5.91 km
SambarWest6.21 km
SanklapurNorth-East6.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Turkandoddi

Turkandoddi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Yadgir to Turkandoddi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turkandoddi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Turkandoddi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Turkandoddi

Where is Turkandoddi located?

Turkandoddi village is located in Gurmitakal Taluka, Yadgir district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Turkandoddi?

The Gram Panchayat of Turkandoddi is Ajlapur.

What is the pincode of Turkandoddi?

The pincode of Turkandoddi is 585315.

What is the population of Turkandoddi?

Turkandoddi had a total population of 1,089, including 576 males and 513 females.

How many households are there in Turkandoddi?

Turkandoddi had 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Turkandoddi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkandoddi was 38.40%. Male literacy was 50.71% and female literacy was 24.77%.