Turung - Namthang, Namchi

Turung is a village situated in the Namthang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 33 km from Namchi and around 33 km from Namchi. Turung Mamring serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turung village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turung is 261191. The village covers a total geographical area of 506 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Rangpo is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Turung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Namthang-rateypani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turung

According to the 2011 Census, Turung village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 578 males and 543 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 77.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Turung

Turung 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 Turung

Turung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rangpo to Turung is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Turung is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turung

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

Health Facilities in Turung

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

FAQs about Turung