Turridih - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Turridih is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Turridih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turridih is 214233. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.66 hectares and falls under the 231212 pincode. Dudhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Turridih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Turridih

According to the 2011 Census, Turridih village had a total population of 820 people, including 425 males and 395 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.63%, with male literacy at 59.88% and female literacy at 33.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Turridih

Turridih 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 Turridih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Turridih. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dudhi to Turridih is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Turridih is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turridih

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

Health Facilities in Turridih

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

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