Turka

Turka is a village located in Kundam tehsil of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kundam (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jabalpur. As per 2009 stats, Turka village is also a gram panchayat.

Turka has its own place in the vibrant Jabalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Turka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turka is 490336. The village spans a total geographical area of 750.27 hectares. Jabalpur is nearest town to Turka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Turka

Below is a concise population overview of Turka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 739 357 382
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 116 62 54
Scheduled Castes (SC) 23 10 13
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 658 317 341
Literate Population 304 169 135
Illiterate Population 435 188 247

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Turka village:

  • The total population of Turka village is around 739, including approximately 357 males and 382 females, with a sex ratio of 1070 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 116 children aged 0–6 years in Turka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Turka village has 23 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 658 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Turka village is about 41.14%, with male literacy at 47.34% and female literacy at 35.34%.
  • There are around 165 households in Turka village.

Connectivity of Turka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Turka. As per the 2011 stats, Turka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Turka

Knowing the nearby villages of Turka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Turka.

Padharpur Deorigarh Sarsawan Chhapra Sandaweli Rampuri Khurd Mohani Jaitpuri Karondi Chhapara Kurgawan

Frequently Asked Questions about Turka

Where is Turka located?
Turka village is situated in Kundam Tehsil, within the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turka?
Turka serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Turka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turka is 739, with 357 males and 382 females.
How many households are there in Turka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turka village has a total of 165 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turka is 41.14%. The male literacy rate is 47.34%, while the female literacy rate is 35.34%.