Where is Turkia village located?
Turkia is in Dandari Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Turkia Village
Turkia is an inhabited village in Dandari Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 238255, the Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 59 households and the reported area is 51 hectares. The local references include Katarmala South Gram Panchayat, Dandari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Baliya at about 15 km.
Village Code238255
Population285
Households59
Area51 hectares
Nearest TownBaliya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Turkia
- Census Village Code
- 238255
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Begusarai
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dandari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01317
- CD Block
- Dandari
- Gram Panchayat
- Katarmala South
- Households
- 59
- Population
- 285
- Male Population
- 137
- Female Population
- 148
- Sex Ratio
- 1,080.29
- Area
- 51 hectares
- Area
- 0.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Baliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Turkia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 285 people, 51 hectares of reported area and Baliya as the nearest town reference for Turkia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Turkia falls under Dandari Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 238255.
- The record lists 285 people living in 59 households.
- The reported village area is 51 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Baliya.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density558.82 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.83 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.47%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Turkia in the official administrative record. Census village code 238255, Katarmala South Gram Panchayat and Dandari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01317
- Village Census Code
- 238255
- CD Block Code
- 0305
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 1845
- CD Block Name
- Dandari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Katarmala South
Location and Distance
Baliya is the nearest town listed for Turkia, about 15 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dandari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Begusarai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Baliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Baliya
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Baliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 51 hectares
- Area
- 0.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 59 households, with 137 male residents and 148 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 29.47% and ST share is 0% for Turkia. Population density works out to about 558.82 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 59
- Total Population
- 285
- Male Population
- 137
- Female Population
- 148
- Sex Ratio
- 1,080.29
- Average Household Size
- 4.83
- SC Population
- 84
- SC Male Population
- 40
- SC Female Population
- 44
- SC Population Share
- 29.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Turkia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Turkia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Turkia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Turkia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Turkia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares (78.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 51.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Turkia village in?
Turkia village is in Begusarai district.
Which state is Turkia village in?
Turkia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Turkia under?
Turkia comes under Dandari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Turkia?
The Census village code of Turkia is 238255.
Which Gram Panchayat is Turkia under?
Turkia is listed under KATARMALA SOUTH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dandari.
What is the population of Turkia village?
The village record lists 285 people and 59 households for Turkia.
How many households are in Turkia village?
The village record lists 59 households for Turkia.
What is the male and female population of Turkia?
The record lists 137 male residents and 148 female residents for Turkia.
What is the sex ratio of Turkia village?
The sex ratio of Turkia is 1,080.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Turkia village?
The reported geographical area of Turkia is 51 hectares.
What is the population density of Turkia village?
The approximate population density of Turkia is 558.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Turkia?
The nearest town listed for Turkia is Baliya, about 15 km away.
How far is Turkia from the district headquarters?
Turkia is about 25 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Turkia from the sub-district headquarters?
Turkia is about 15 km from Dandari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Turkia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Turkia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Turkia?
For Turkia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Turkia.