Turiguda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Turiguda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baterima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turiguda is 422933. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Turiguda 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 Turiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Turiguda village had a total population of 206 people, including 98 males and 108 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.12%, with male literacy at 30.95% and female literacy at 23.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Turiguda

Turiguda 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 Turiguda

Turiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Turiguda is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Turiguda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turiguda

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

Health Facilities in Turiguda

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

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