Turan - Amloh, Fatehgarh Sahib

Turan is a village situated in the Amloh tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amloh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Turan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turan is 032882. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 147301 pincode. Gobindgarh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Turan

According to the 2011 Census, Turan village had a total population of 2,403 people, including 1,440 males and 963 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 669 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,541.

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

Nearby Villages of Turan

Turan 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 Turan

Turan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Govindgarh, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Turan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turan

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

Health Facilities in Turan

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

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