Turpena - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Turpena is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Raighar and around 100 km from Nabarangapur . Kumuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turpena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turpena is 427253. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 764088 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Turpena

According to the 2011 Census, Turpena village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 542 males and 504 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.48%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 22.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 745.

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

Nearby Villages of Turpena

Turpena 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 Turpena

Turpena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Turpena is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Turpena is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turpena

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

Health Facilities in Turpena

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

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