Turkiniya - Lalganj, Pratapgarh

Turkiniya is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkiniya is 157826. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.34 hectares and falls under the 230132 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Turkiniya is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur khas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turkiniya

According to the 2011 Census, Turkiniya village had a total population of 554 people, including 272 males and 282 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkiniya

Turkiniya 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 Turkiniya

The nearest railway station is Antu, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Turkiniya is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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