Turukchuan

Turukchuan is a village located in Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Jamankira (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kharsanmal is the gram panchayat of Turukchuan village.

Turukchuan has its own place in the vibrant Sambalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Turukchuan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turukchuan is 381982. The village spans a total geographical area of 178 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768112. Sambalpur is nearest town to Turukchuan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turukchuan 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 Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Turukchuan

Below is a concise population overview of Turukchuan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 365 181 184
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 54 28 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 2 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 282 145 137
Literate Population 221 124 97
Illiterate Population 144 57 87

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Turukchuan village:

  • The total population of Turukchuan village is around 365, including approximately 181 males and 184 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 54 children aged 0–6 years in Turukchuan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Turukchuan village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 282 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Turukchuan village is about 60.55%, with male literacy at 68.51% and female literacy at 52.72%.
  • There are around 77 households in Turukchuan village.

Connectivity of Turukchuan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Turukchuan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Turukchuan

Where is Turukchuan located?
Turukchuan village is situated in Jamankira Tehsil, within the Sambalpur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turukchuan?
The Gram Panchayat of Turukchuan is Kharsanmal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Turukchuan?
The pincode of Turukchuan is 768112, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turukchuan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turukchuan is 365, with 181 males and 184 females.
How many households are there in Turukchuan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turukchuan village has a total of 77 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turukchuan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turukchuan is 60.55%. The male literacy rate is 68.51%, while the female literacy rate is 52.72%.