Turkel
About Turkel
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Turkel village is 423261. Turkel village is located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chahagaon is the gram panchayat of Turkel village.
The total geographical area of village is 421 hectares. Turkel has a total population of 1,400 peoples, out of which male population is 724 while female population is 676. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of turkel village is 53.57% out of which 64.64% males and 41.72% females are literate. There are about 347 houses in turkel village. Pincode of turkel village locality is 766011.
When it comes to administration, Turkel village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Turkel village comes under Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to turkel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
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Population of Turkel
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,400 | 724 | 676 |
| Children (0-6) | 197 | 109 | 88 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 254 | 116 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 101 | 52 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 750 | 468 | 282 |
| Illiterate Population | 650 | 256 | 394 |
Connectivity of Turkel
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkel
Where is Turkel located?
Turkel village is situated in Sadar Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkel?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkel is Chahagaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Turkel?
The pincode of Turkel is 766011, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turkel is 1,400, with 724 males and 676 females.
How many households are there in Turkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turkel village has a total of 347 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turkel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turkel is 53.57%. The male literacy rate is 64.64%, while the female literacy rate is 41.72%.