Turra - Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

Turra is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Turra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ramabayi Nagar. Hilauthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turra is 149449. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.11 hectares and falls under the 209121 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Turra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhognipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turra

As per Census 2011, Turra village has a total population of 546 people, consisting of 295 males and 251 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Turra

Turra 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 Turra

Turra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paman, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Turra is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramabayi Nagar to Turra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turra

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

Health Facilities in Turra

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

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