Turla

Turla is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Kandel is the gram panchayat of Turla village.

Here you can discover what makes Turla unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Turla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Turla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turla is 422363. The village spans a total geographical area of 358 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Turla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Turla

Population of Turla

According to the 2011 Census, Turla has a total population of about 825, with approximately 410 males and 415 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 58. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.82%, with male literacy at about 54.63% and female literacy near 37.11%. There are around 246 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Turla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Turla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Turla. As per the 2011 stats, Turla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Turla

Knowing the nearby villages of Turla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Turla.

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