Turla - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Turla is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turla is 420709. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Turla

According to the 2011 Census, Turla village had a total population of 1,006 people, including 453 males and 553 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.86%, with male literacy at 70.78% and female literacy at 52.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Turla

Turla 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 Turla

Turla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Turla is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Turla is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turla

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

Health Facilities in Turla

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

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