Turkpur - Todabhim, Karauli

Turkpur is a village situated in the Todabhim tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Todabhim and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Kariri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkpur is 076231. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.68 hectares and falls under the 321611 pincode. Todabhim is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Turkpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turkpur

As per Census 2011, Turkpur village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 92 males and 102 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turkpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Turkpur

Turkpur 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 Turkpur

Turkpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hindaun City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Todabhim to Turkpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Turkpur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turkpur

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

Health Facilities in Turkpur

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

FAQs about Turkpur