Turnal - Khategaon, Dewas

Turnal is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Murzal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turnal is 474343. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.15 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Harda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Turnal

According to the 2011 Census, Turnal village had a total population of 312 people, including 174 males and 138 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.42%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Turnal

Turnal 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 Turnal

Turnal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harda to Turnal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Turnal is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turnal

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

Health Facilities in Turnal

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

FAQs about Turnal