Indian Village Directory

Turka Village

Turka is an inhabited village in Biswanathpur Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423257, the Census 2011 record lists 52 people in 15 households and the reported area is 454 hectares. The local references include Lanjee Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 23 km.

In short:

Turka is a village in Biswanathpur Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 423257 and 52 people in 15 households.

Village Code423257
Population52
Households15
Area454 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna

Detailed village profile

Turka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 52 people, 454 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Turka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Kalahandi
Tahasil Biswanathpur
CD Block Lanjigarh
Gram Panchayat Lanjee
  • Turka falls under Biswanathpur Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 423257.
  • The record lists 52 people living in 15 households.
  • The reported village area is 454 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhawanipatna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
423257
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Biswanathpur
Sub-district Census Code
03163
CD Block
Lanjigarh
Gram Panchayat
Lanjee
Households
15
Population
52
Male Population
31
Female Population
21
Sex Ratio
677.42
Area
454 hectares
Area
4.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766020
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 Density 11.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 96.15% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Turka in the official administrative record. Census village code 423257, Lanjee Gram Panchayat and Lanjigarh CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03163
Village Census Code
423257
CD Block Code
0267
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Lanjigarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Lanjee

Location and Distance

Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Turka, about 23 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Biswanathpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhawanipatna
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
454 hectares
Area
4.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 52 people in 15 households, with 31 male residents and 21 female residents. The average household size is 3.47, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.15% for Turka. Population density works out to about 11.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
15
Total Population
52
Male Population
31
Female Population
21
Sex Ratio
677.42
Average Household Size
3.47
ST Population
50
ST Male Population
30
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
96.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Turka include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
39.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Turka.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Turka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
304.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
100.84
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.16 hectares

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Turka

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
3
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 766020 Kalahandi Biswanathpur Bishwanathapur Kalahandi Biswanthpur Via Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766020
State Bank of India ATM 766020 Kalahandi Biswanathpur Mushanal Musanal Via Bhawanipatha, Musanala, Teh.lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766020

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 Biswanathpur Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Turka village in?

Turka village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Turka village in?

Turka village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Turka under?

Turka comes under Biswanathpur Tahasil. 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 423257.

Which Gram Panchayat is Turka under?

Turka is listed under Lanjee Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lanjigarh.

What is the population of Turka village?

The village record lists 52 people and 15 households for Turka.

How many households are in Turka village?

The village record lists 15 households for Turka.

What is the male and female population of Turka?

The record lists 31 male residents and 21 female residents for Turka.

What is the sex ratio of Turka village?

The sex ratio of Turka is 677.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Turka village?

The reported geographical area of Turka is 454 hectares.

What is the population density of Turka village?

The approximate population density of Turka is 11.45 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 Bhawanipatna, about 23 km away.

How far is Turka from the district headquarters?

Turka is about 23 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Turka from the sub-district headquarters?

Turka is about 23 km from Biswanathpur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Turka?

For Turka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Turka?

The page shows 3 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.

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.