Turakpura (Turakpurá)[1] is a village in Morar block of Gwalior district, in Madhya Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, the village population is 167, in 43 households.[2]

Turakpura
Turakpurá
Village
Map showing Turakpura (979) in Morar CD block
Map showing Turakpura (979) in Morar CD block
Turakpura is located in Madhya Pradesh
Turakpura
Turakpura
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Turakpura is located in India
Turakpura
Turakpura
Turakpura (India)
Coordinates: 26°17′N 78°30′E / 26.283°N 78.500°E / 26.283; 78.500[1]
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictGwalior
Area
 • Total
1.513 km2 (0.584 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
167
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

History

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At the beginning of the 20th century, Turakpura was part of Gwalior State.[1] Located in the pargana and zila of Gird Gwalior, it had a population of 40 and an area of 680 bighas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Luard, C.E.; Sheopuri, Dwarka Nath (1908). Gwalior State Gazetteer Vol. I, Part III: Village List. Lucknow: Newul Kishore Press. p. 18. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Madhya Pradesh District Census Handbook - Gwalior, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 196–203. Retrieved 14 May 2021.