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

According to the 2011 Census, Turkpur village had a total population of 194 people, including 92 males and 102 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.33%, with male literacy at 60.27% and female literacy at 41.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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