Turkel

Turkel is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Turkel unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Turkel’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 Turkel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turkel is 423261. The village spans a total geographical area of 421 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Turkel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turkel 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 Turkel

Population of Turkel

According to the 2011 Census, Turkel has a total population of about 1,400, with approximately 724 males and 676 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 197 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 254 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 101. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.57%, with male literacy at about 64.64% and female literacy near 41.72%. There are around 347 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Turkel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Turkel

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

Nearby Villages of Turkel

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkel