Turkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Turkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Muramba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkhed is 530311. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.95 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Turkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Turkhed village had a total population of 382 people, including 196 males and 186 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.47%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 78.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkhed

Turkhed 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 Turkhed

Turkhed 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 Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Turkhed is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Turkhed is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turkhed

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

Health Facilities in Turkhed

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

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