Turachi - Tasgaon, Sangli

Turachi is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Turchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turachi is 568626. The village covers a total geographical area of 1261 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Turachi

As per Census 2011, Turachi village has a total population of 6,332 people, consisting of 3,291 males and 3,041 females. The village has 1,335 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 752 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,346 literate and 1,986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turachi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Turachi

Turachi 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 Turachi

Turachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilavdi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Turachi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Turachi is about 30 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 Turachi

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

Health Facilities in Turachi

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

FAQs about Turachi