Turkauli - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Turkauli is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kanamau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkauli is 200459. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.13 hectares and falls under the 223104 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town.

Turkauli 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turkauli

According to the 2011 Census, Turkauli village had a total population of 539 people, including 312 males and 227 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 728 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkauli

Turkauli 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 Turkauli

Turkauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Turkauli is about 36 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 Turkauli

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

Health Facilities in Turkauli

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

FAQs about Turkauli