Turkaha - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Turkaha is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Hata and around 33 km from Kushinagar. Turkaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkaha is 188875. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.27 hectares and falls under the 274306 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Turkaha

According to the 2011 Census, Turkaha village had a total population of 1,593 people, including 811 males and 782 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.02%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 48.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkaha

Turkaha 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 Turkaha

Turkaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Turkaha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Turkaha 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 Turkaha

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

Health Facilities in Turkaha

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

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