Turiposh - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Turiposh is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Fulbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turiposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turiposh is 384105. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Turiposh

According to the 2011 Census, Turiposh village had a total population of 204 people, including 102 males and 102 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 60.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Turiposh

Turiposh 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 Turiposh

Turiposh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Turiposh is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Turiposh is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turiposh

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

Health Facilities in Turiposh

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

FAQs about Turiposh