Turkaura - Ranikhet, Almora

Turkaura is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Uroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkaura is 052298. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.48 hectares and falls under the 263652 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Turkaura

As per Census 2011, Turkaura village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 120 males and 119 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 51 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Turkaura

Turkaura 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 Turkaura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Turkaura. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Turkaura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Turkaura is about 38 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 Turkaura

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

Health Facilities in Turkaura

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

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