Turcha - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Turcha is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Kathaumal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turcha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turcha is 380125. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Turcha

As per Census 2011, Turcha village has a total population of 1,199 people, consisting of 600 males and 599 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Turcha

Turcha 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 Turcha

Public transport in the Turcha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Turcha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Turcha 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 Turcha

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

Health Facilities in Turcha

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

FAQs about Turcha