Turkon Ki Basti

Turkon Ki Basti is a village located in Jaisalmer tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 55km away from Jaisalmer, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Turkon Ki Basti village. As per 2009 stats, Sam is the gram panchayat of Turkon Ki Basti village.

Turkon Ki Basti has its own place in the vibrant Jaisalmer 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 Turkon Ki Basti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turkon Ki Basti is 085870. The village spans a total geographical area of 10312 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345001. Jaisalmer is nearest town to Turkon Ki Basti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turkon Ki Basti 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 Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer 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 Turkon Ki Basti

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 444 227 217
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 88 40 48
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 198 136 62
Illiterate Population 246 91 155

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Turkon Ki Basti village:

  • The total population of Turkon Ki Basti village is around 444, including approximately 227 males and 217 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 88 children aged 0–6 years in Turkon Ki Basti village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Turkon Ki Basti village is about 44.59%, with male literacy at 59.91% and female literacy at 28.57%.
  • There are around 92 households in Turkon Ki Basti village.

Connectivity of Turkon Ki Basti

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

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

Nearby Villages of Turkon Ki Basti

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkon Ki Basti

Where is Turkon Ki Basti located?
Turkon Ki Basti village is situated in Jaisalmer Tehsil, within the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkon Ki Basti?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkon Ki Basti is Sam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Turkon Ki Basti?
The pincode of Turkon Ki Basti is 345001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turkon Ki Basti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turkon Ki Basti is 444, with 227 males and 217 females.
How many households are there in Turkon Ki Basti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turkon Ki Basti village has a total of 92 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turkon Ki Basti as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turkon Ki Basti is 44.59%. The male literacy rate is 59.91%, while the female literacy rate is 28.57%.