Turkhed
About Turkhed
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Turkhed village is 530311. Turkhed village is located in Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Murtijapur (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Muramba is the gram panchayat of Turkhed village.
The total geographical area of village is 260.95 hectares. Turkhed has a total population of 382 peoples, out of which male population is 196 while female population is 186. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of turkhed village is 76.96% out of which 84.18% males and 69.35% females are literate. There are about 85 houses in turkhed village.
When it comes to administration, Turkhed village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Turkhed village comes under Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Akola Lok Sabha constituency. Murtijapur is nearest town to turkhed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Turkhed
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 382 | 196 | 186 |
| Children (0-6) | 38 | 16 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 294 | 165 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 88 | 31 | 57 |
Connectivity of Turkhed
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkhed
Where is Turkhed located?
Turkhed village is situated in Murtijapur Tehsil, within the Akola district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkhed is Muramba (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Turkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turkhed is 382, with 196 males and 186 females.
How many households are there in Turkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turkhed village has a total of 85 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turkhed as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turkhed is 76.96%. The male literacy rate is 84.18%, while the female literacy rate is 69.35%.