Thurela - Chandpur, Bijnor

Thurela is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Thurela` serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thurela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thurela is 114118. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.91 hectares and falls under the 246725 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Thurela 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 Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thurela

According to the 2011 Census, Thurela village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 916 males and 819 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.79%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 53.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Thurela

Thurela 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 Thurela

Public transport in the Thurela is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagarpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Thurela is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Thurela is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thurela

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

Health Facilities in Thurela

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

FAQs about Thurela