Tura Government Higher Secondary School is a Higher Secondary only/Jr. College school established in 1958 located in Ward No. V village, under Tura Urban Area Block, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. The school operates under the administration of Department of Education and offers English medium instruction from Class 11 to 12. It is a Co-educational institution, currently led by DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 17010700521.
Tura Government Higher Secondary School currently has an enrollment of 555 students, supported by a faculty of 30 teachers. As a government institution, education at Tura Government Higher Secondary School is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | Tura Government Higher Secondary School |
| UDISE Code | 17010700521 |
| Headmaster | Director of School Education and Literacy |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Meghalaya Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1958 |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District | West Garo Hills |
| Block | Tura Urban Area |
| Village | Ward No. V |
| Cluster | Tetengkol Crc |
| Location Type | 🏙️ Urban |
| PIN Code | 794001🏫 Schools in Ward No. V |
| Category | Higher Secondary only/Jr. College |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | English Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | Director of School Education and Literacy |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 30(9 Male, 21 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 555(301 Boys, 254 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 19 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
ℹ️ Teacher Details & Verification: Under official UDISE+ and RTE guidelines, institutional leadership is listed above. To search individual subject teachers by name or verify posting orders on state HRMS portals, read our School Teacher Details by Name Guide ↗.
| Address | HAWAKHANA, P.O. TURA - PIN: 794001 |
| tghssprincipal@gmail.com | |
| Website / Portal | tgctura.edu.in ↗ |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 794001 (Ward No. V, Tura Urban Area, West Garo Hills)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 19 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
Tura Government Higher Secondary School is a recognized school located in Ward No. V village, Tura Urban Area block, west-garo-hills district, meghalaya. It provides education for Class 1 to 8 (both boys and girls) under the administration of Department of Education (established in 1958).
Tura Government Higher Secondary School is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 17010700521. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: Tura Government Higher Secondary School reports 7 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Tura Urban Area block of West Garo Hills district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Tura Urban Area for an inspection report.
As a government institution, Tura Government Higher Secondary School provides free education under the RTE Act (2009) up to elementary levels, with zero tuition fees and statutory student benefits. Direct admissions are processed through the school office.
School Address: HAWAKHANA, P.O. TURA - PIN: 794001
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of Tura Government Higher Secondary School is 17010700521. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Department of Education. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
Tura Government Higher Secondary School provides instruction in English Medium for Class 11 to 12 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY.
As a government institution, admission to Tura Government Higher Secondary School is completely free of tuition fees under the RTE Act. Direct admission can be completed by visiting the school office during the enrollment season with the child's identity and residence documents.
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