Turna

Turna is a village located in Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkot (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jalandhar. As per 2009 stats, Turna village is also a gram panchayat.

Turna has its own place in the vibrant Jalandhar 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 Turna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turna is 029787. The village spans a total geographical area of 211.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144629. Lohian Khass is nearest town to Turna village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Turna

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 860 426 434
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 87 44 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 181 89 92
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 623 332 291
Illiterate Population 237 94 143

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

  • The total population of Turna village is around 860, including approximately 426 males and 434 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 87 children aged 0–6 years in Turna village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Turna village has 181 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Turna village is about 72.44%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 67.05%.
  • There are around 186 households in Turna village.

Connectivity of Turna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Turna. As per the 2011 stats, Turna 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 village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Turna

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

Lasuri Meda Sajanwal Makhi Nawanpind Donawala Pandori Rajputan Mahmonwal Aliwal Bara Jagir Chak Chela Motipur

Frequently Asked Questions about Turna

Where is Turna located?
Turna village is situated in Shahkot Tehsil, within the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turna?
Turna serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Turna?
The pincode of Turna is 144629, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turna as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turna is 860, with 426 males and 434 females.
How many households are there in Turna as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turna village has a total of 186 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turna as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turna is 72.44%. The male literacy rate is 77.93%, while the female literacy rate is 67.05%.