Tiruka - Jalkot, Latur

Tiruka is a village situated in the Jalkot tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalkot and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Tiruka village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiruka is 560443. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064 hectares and falls under the 413532 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tiruka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tiruka

According to the 2011 Census, Tiruka village had a total population of 2,234 people, including 1,154 males and 1,080 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 61.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 857, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Tiruka

Tiruka 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 Tiruka

Tiruka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Tiruka is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Tiruka is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiruka

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

Health Facilities in Tiruka

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

FAQs about Tiruka