Turkpatti - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Turkpatti is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Mahua Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkpatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkpatti is 189514. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.74 hectares and falls under the 274407 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Turkpatti

As per Census 2011, Turkpatti village has a total population of 510 people, consisting of 253 males and 257 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population510253257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744133
Scheduled Castes (SC)311120
Literate Population357196161
Illiterate Population1535796

Nearby Villages of Turkpatti

Turkpatti 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)
PakariEast1.01 km
Barwa KalanNorth-East1.11 km
BaldihaNorth1.36 km
ChhahunWest1.45 km
Mahuawa BuzurgSouth1.53 km
JhankaulSouth-West1.78 km
KhiriyaEast1.79 km
Korya BhelahiSouth-East2.13 km
Nautan HardoNorth2.19 km
KoryaSouth-East2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Turkpatti

Turkpatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Turkpatti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Turkpatti is about 22 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 Turkpatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Turkpatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Turkpatti

Where is Turkpatti located?

Turkpatti village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Turkpatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Turkpatti is Mahua Bujurg.

What is the pincode of Turkpatti?

The pincode of Turkpatti is 274407.

What is the population of Turkpatti?

Turkpatti has a total population of 510, including 253 males and 257 females.

How many households are there in Turkpatti?

There are 72 households in Turkpatti.

What is the literacy rate in Turkpatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turkpatti is 70.00%. Male literacy is 77.47% and female literacy is 62.65%.