Tursia - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Tursia is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Tursia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tursia is 177197. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.05 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tursia

According to the 2011 Census, Tursia village had a total population of 856 people, including 456 males and 400 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.70%, with male literacy at 68.26% and female literacy at 38.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Tursia

Tursia 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 Tursia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Tursia. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Tursia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Tursia is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tursia

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

Health Facilities in Tursia

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

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