Turkhul - Pen, Raigad

Turkhul is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 39 km from Alibag. Jite serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkhul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkhul is 553856. The village covers a total geographical area of 8 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkhul

Turkhul 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 Turkhul

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Turkhul. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Alibag to Turkhul is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turkhul

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

Health Facilities in Turkhul

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

FAQs about Turkhul