Turka is an inhabited village in Fatehpur Sub-district of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373185, the Census 2011 record lists 602 people in 122 households and the reported area is 238.78 hectares. The local references include Bavandiha Gram Panchayat, Fatehpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 41 km.
In short:
Turka is a village in Fatehpur Sub-district, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373185 and 602 people in 122 households.
Village Code373185
Population602
Households122
Area238.78 hectares
Detailed village profile
Turka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 602 people, 238.78 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Turka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Turka falls under Fatehpur Sub-district in Jamtara district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 373185.
The record lists 602 people living in 122 households.
The reported village area is 238.78 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Turka
Census Village Code
373185
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Jamtara
District Census Code
363
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Fatehpur
Sub-district Census Code
02680
CD Block
Fatehpur
Gram Panchayat
Bavandiha
Households
122
Population
602
Male Population
276
Female Population
326
Sex Ratio
1,181.16
Area
238.78 hectares
Area
2.39 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814166
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density252.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.66%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.34%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Turka in the official administrative record. Census village code 373185, Bavandiha Gram Panchayat and Fatehpur CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
363
Sub-district Census Code
02680
Village Census Code
373185
CD Block Code
0186
CD Block Name
Fatehpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bavandiha
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Turka, about 41 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Fatehpur
District Headquarter
Jamtara
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
238.78 hectares
Area
2.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 602 people in 122 households, with 276 male residents and 326 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 1.66% and ST share is 98.34% for Turka. Population density works out to about 252.11 people per sq km.
Total Households
122
Total Population
602
Male Population
276
Female Population
326
Sex Ratio
1,181.16
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
1.66
ST Population
592
ST Male Population
272
ST Female Population
320
ST Population Share
98.34
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Turka list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Turka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
30.88 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Turka include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Turka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Turka is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Turka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 92.62 hectares and irrigated land is 18.52 hectares (20% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
18.23 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11.03 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
33.08 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
39.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
92.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
74.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.52
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.48 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
16.67 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turka village located?
Turka is in Fatehpur Sub-district of Jamtara district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Turka village in?
Turka village is in Jamtara district.
Which state is Turka village in?
Turka village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Turka under?
Turka comes under Fatehpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Turka?
The Census village code of Turka is 373185.
Which Gram Panchayat is Turka under?
Turka is listed under BAVANDIHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Fatehpur.
What is the population of Turka village?
The village record lists 602 people and 122 households for Turka.
How many households are in Turka village?
The village record lists 122 households for Turka.
What is the male and female population of Turka?
The record lists 276 male residents and 326 female residents for Turka.
What is the sex ratio of Turka village?
The sex ratio of Turka is 1,181.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Turka village?
The reported geographical area of Turka is 238.78 hectares.
What is the population density of Turka village?
The approximate population density of Turka is 252.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Turka?
The nearest town listed for Turka is Dumka, about 41 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Turka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Turka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Turka?
For Turka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 92.62 hectares and irrigated land is 18.52 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Turka?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Turka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Turka.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Turka.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.