Turibakti - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Turibakti is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Narala and around 50 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turibakti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turibakti is 422788. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Turibakti

According to the 2011 Census, Turibakti village had a total population of 250 people, including 121 males and 129 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 62.26% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Turibakti

Turibakti 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 Turibakti

Turibakti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Turibakti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Turibakti is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turibakti

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

Health Facilities in Turibakti

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

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