Turla - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Turla is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turla is 422363. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turla

According to the 2011 Census, Turla village had a total population of 825 people, including 410 males and 415 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.00%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 43.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Public transport in the Turla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Turla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Turla is about 38 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 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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