Turade - Panvel, Raigad

Turade is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Panvel and around 70 km from Alibag. Turade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turade is 553489. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.67 hectares and falls under the 410207 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Turade

According to the 2011 Census, Turade village had a total population of 2,408 people, including 1,246 males and 1,162 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.28%, with male literacy at 91.09% and female literacy at 77.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Turade

Turade 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 Turade

Turade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasayani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Turade is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Turade is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turade

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

Health Facilities in Turade

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

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