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

According to the 2011 Census, Turturi Khanda village had a total population of 2,844 people, including 1,461 males and 1,383 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.40%, with male literacy at 67.11% and female literacy at 53.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,283.

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

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Turturi Khanda