Indian Village Directory

Turkel Village

Turkel is an inhabited village in Sadar Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423261, the Census 2011 record lists 1,400 people in 347 households and the reported area is 421 hectares. The local references include Chahagaon Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Turkel is a village in Sadar Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 423261 and 1,400 people in 347 households.
Village Code423261
Population1,400
Households347
Area421 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna

Key Village Facts

Village
Turkel
Census Village Code
423261
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sadar
Sub-district Census Code
03164
CD Block
Bhawanipatna
Gram Panchayat
Chahagaon
Households
347
Population
1,400
Male Population
724
Female Population
676
Sex Ratio
933.7
Area
421 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766011
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Turkel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,400 people, 421 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Turkel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictKalahandi
TahasilSadar
CD BlockBhawanipatna
Gram PanchayatChahagaon
  • Turkel falls under Sadar Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 423261.
  • The record lists 1,400 people living in 347 households.
  • The reported village area is 421 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, 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density332.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.14%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.21%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Turkel in the official administrative record. Census village code 423261, Chahagaon Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipatna CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03164
Village Census Code
423261
CD Block Code
0268
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Bhawanipatna
Gram Panchayat Name
Chahagaon

Location and Distance

Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Turkel, about 27 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sadar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhawanipatna
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
421 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,400 people in 347 households, with 724 male residents and 676 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 18.14% and ST share is 7.21% for Turkel. Population density works out to about 332.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
347
Total Population
1,400
Male Population
724
Female Population
676
Sex Ratio
933.7
Average Household Size
4.03
SC Population
254
SC Male Population
116
SC Female Population
138
SC Population Share
18.14
ST Population
101
ST Male Population
52
ST Female Population
49
ST Population Share
7.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Turkel list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Turkel include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
0.63 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Turkel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Other District Road
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 Turkel 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Turkel is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Turkel show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Pulses and net sown area is 248.62 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.28
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
117.42 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
36.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
248.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
248.62 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Turkel

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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 766011 Kalahandi Sadar Pastikudi Pastikudi at-Pastikudi Pastikudi, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766011
State Bank of India ATM 766011 Kalahandi Sadar Karlapada Karlapada Karlapada, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766011
State Bank of India ATM 766011 Kalahandi Sadar Pastikudi Near Post Office, Pastigudi Pastikudi, (Khatiyan 207), Kalahandi, Odisha, 766011

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 Turkel village located?

Turkel is in Sadar Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Turkel village in?

Turkel village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Turkel village in?

Turkel village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Turkel under?

Turkel comes under Sadar Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Turkel?

The Census village code of Turkel is 423261.

Which Gram Panchayat is Turkel under?

Turkel is listed under Chahagaon Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipatna.

What is the population of Turkel village?

The village record lists 1,400 people and 347 households for Turkel.

How many households are in Turkel village?

The village record lists 347 households for Turkel.

What is the male and female population of Turkel?

The record lists 724 male residents and 676 female residents for Turkel.

What is the sex ratio of Turkel village?

The sex ratio of Turkel is 933.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Turkel village?

The reported geographical area of Turkel is 421 hectares.

What is the population density of Turkel village?

The approximate population density of Turkel is 332.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Turkel?

The nearest town listed for Turkel is Bhawanipatna, about 27 km away.

How far is Turkel from the district headquarters?

Turkel is about 27 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Turkel from the sub-district headquarters?

Turkel is about 27 km from Sadar, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Turkel?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Turkel.

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

For Turkel, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Pulses and net sown area is 248.62 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Turkel. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.