Turkaulia Rai - Bhanpur, Basti
Turkaulia Rai is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Turkuliya Rai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkaulia Rai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkaulia Rai is 178527. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.04 hectares and falls under the 272194 pincode.
Turkaulia Rai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rudhauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Turkaulia Rai
According to the 2011 Census, Turkaulia Rai village had a total population of 962 people, including 506 males and 456 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.20%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 | 506 | 456 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 65 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 377 | 193 | 184 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 653 | 378 | 275 |
| Illiterate Population | 309 | 128 | 181 |
Nearby Villages of Turkaulia Rai
Turkaulia Rai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Turkaulia Rai
Turkaulia Rai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Turkaulia Rai is about 40 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 Turkaulia Rai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turkaulia Rai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Turkaulia Rai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turkaulia Rai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Turkaulia Rai
Where is Turkaulia Rai located?
Turkaulia Rai village is located in Bhanpur Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Turkaulia Rai?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkaulia Rai is Turkuliya Rai.
What is the pincode of Turkaulia Rai?
The pincode of Turkaulia Rai is 272194.
What is the population of Turkaulia Rai?
Turkaulia Rai had a total population of 962, including 506 males and 456 females.
How many households are there in Turkaulia Rai?
Turkaulia Rai had 117 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turkaulia Rai?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkaulia Rai was 78.20%. Male literacy was 85.71% and female literacy was 69.80%.