Turkipura - Pachore, Rajgarh
Turkipura is a village situated in the Pachore tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachore and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Turkipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkipura is 480423. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 465680 pincode. Pachore is the nearest town, located about 30 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
As per Census 2011, Turkipura village has a total population of 2,962 people, consisting of 1,525 males and 1,437 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 619 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,352 literate and 1,610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turkipura are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,962 | 1,525 | 1,437 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 619 | 307 | 312 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 118 | 61 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,352 | 873 | 479 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,610 | 652 | 958 |
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 bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachore to Turkipura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Turkipura is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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 >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Turkipura
Where is Turkipura located?
Turkipura village is located in Pachore Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkipura?
Turkipura is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Turkipura?
The pincode of Turkipura is 465680.
What is the population of Turkipura?
Turkipura has a total population of 2,962, including 1,525 males and 1,437 females.
How many households are there in Turkipura?
There are 621 households in Turkipura.
What is the literacy rate in Turkipura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkipura is 45.64%. Male literacy is 57.25% and female literacy is 33.33%.