Turukupa - Muniguda, Rayagada

Turukupa is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Ambadala and around 91 km from Rayagada . Ghamatguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turukupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turukupa is 424732. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

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

Population of Turukupa

As per Census 2011, Turukupa village has a total population of 79 people, consisting of 42 males and 37 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turukupa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Turukupa

Turukupa 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 Turukupa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Turukupa. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Turukupa is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Turukupa is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turukupa

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

Health Facilities in Turukupa

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

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