Turukmanail - Bamangola, Malda

Turukmanail is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2 km from Pakuahat and around 38.2 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turukmanail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turukmanail is 312878. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.43 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Turukmanail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Turukmanail

According to the 2011 Census, Turukmanail village had a total population of 479 people, including 255 males and 224 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 77.53% and female literacy at 56.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Turukmanail

Turukmanail 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 Turukmanail

Turukmanail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Turukmanail is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Turukmanail is about 38.2 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 Turukmanail

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

Health Facilities in Turukmanail

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

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