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

As per Census 2011, Turkaha village has a total population of 1,593 people, consisting of 811 males and 782 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 884 literate and 709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,593811782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254126128
Scheduled Castes (SC)481250231
Literate Population884564320
Illiterate Population709247462

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BankataWest1.06 km
Bharpurwa Urf MuzaffarpurSouth1.32 km
Pokhar BhindaNorth1.42 km
Belwa Urf BelwaniaSouth-East1.58 km
Dom BarwaWest1.97 km
Khokhia MubarakpurSouth2.11 km
RajmandirEast2.12 km
Mohan MunddraNorth-West2.12 km
SodharaSouth2.15 km
Rani KafSouth-East2.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Turkaha

Where is Turkaha located?

Turkaha village is located in Kaptanganj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Turkaha?

Turkaha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Turkaha?

The pincode of Turkaha is 274306.

What is the population of Turkaha?

Turkaha has a total population of 1,593, including 811 males and 782 females.

How many households are there in Turkaha?

There are 254 households in Turkaha.

What is the literacy rate in Turkaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkaha is 55.49%. Male literacy is 69.54% and female literacy is 40.92%.