Turturi Khanda - Kumargram, Alipurduar
Turturi Khanda is a village situated in the Kumargram subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 54.2 km from Kumargram and around 131 km from Jalpaiguri . Turturikhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turturi Khanda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turturi Khanda is 307157. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 736201 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Turturi Khanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Turturi Khanda
As per Census 2011, Turturi Khanda village has a total population of 2,844 people, consisting of 1,461 males and 1,383 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,495 literate and 1,349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Turturi Khanda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,844 | 1,461 | 1,383 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 369 | 187 | 182 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 109 | 61 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,283 | 657 | 626 |
| Literate Population | 1,495 | 855 | 640 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,349 | 606 | 743 |
Nearby Villages of Turturi Khanda
Turturi Khanda 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 Turturi Khanda
Turturi Khanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Alipurduar to Turturi Khanda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Turturi Khanda is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Turturi Khanda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turturi Khanda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Turturi Khanda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turturi Khanda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Turturi Khanda
Where is Turturi Khanda located?
Turturi Khanda village is located in Kumargram Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turturi Khanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Turturi Khanda is Turturikhanda.
What is the pincode of Turturi Khanda?
The pincode of Turturi Khanda is 736201.
What is the population of Turturi Khanda?
Turturi Khanda has a total population of 2,844, including 1,461 males and 1,383 females.
How many households are there in Turturi Khanda?
There are 596 households in Turturi Khanda.
What is the literacy rate in Turturi Khanda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turturi Khanda is 52.57%. Male literacy is 58.52% and female literacy is 46.28%.