Turpi

Turpi is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chheliamal is the gram panchayat of Turpi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turpi is 423276. The village spans a total geographical area of 666 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Turpi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turpi 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 Turpi

Population of Turpi

According to the 2011 Census, Turpi has a total population of about 1,156, with approximately 555 males and 601 females. The sex ratio is around 1082 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 204 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 206 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 430. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.88%, with male literacy at about 49.73% and female literacy near 30.78%. There are around 296 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Turpi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Turpi

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

Nearby Villages of Turpi

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

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