Turi - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Turi is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 94 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bhadoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turi is 043188. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.57 hectares and falls under the 249126 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Turi 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Turi
According to the 2011 Census, Turi village had a total population of 84 people, including 29 males and 55 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84 | 29 | 55 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Illiterate Population | 39 | 9 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Turi
Turi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Turi
Turi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Turi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Turi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Turi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Turi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Turi
Where is Turi located?
Turi village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Turi?
The Gram Panchayat of Turi is Bhadoli.
What is the pincode of Turi?
The pincode of Turi is 249126.
What is the population of Turi?
Turi had a total population of 84, including 29 males and 55 females.
How many households are there in Turi?
Turi had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turi was 66.18%. Male literacy was 90.91% and female literacy was 54.35%.