Turkipura - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh
Turkipura is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Pilukhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkipura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkipura is 480304. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.93 hectares and falls under the 465667 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Turkipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narsinghgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Turkipura
According to the 2011 Census, Turkipura village had a total population of 418 people, including 213 males and 205 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.67%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 42.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.
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 Population | 418 | 213 | 205 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 66 | 37 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 97 | 46 | 51 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 203 | 128 | 75 |
| Illiterate Population | 215 | 85 | 130 |
Nearby Villages of Turkipura
Turkipura is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Turkipura
Turkipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Turkipura is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Turkipura is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Turkipura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turkipura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Turkipura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turkipura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Turkipura
Where is Turkipura located?
Turkipura village is located in Narsinghgarh Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Turkipura?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkipura is Pilukhedi.
What is the pincode of Turkipura?
The pincode of Turkipura is 465667.
What is the population of Turkipura?
Turkipura had a total population of 418, including 213 males and 205 females.
How many households are there in Turkipura?
Turkipura had 111 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turkipura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkipura was 57.67%. Male literacy was 72.73% and female literacy was 42.61%.