Tora - Sarmera, Nalanda

Tora is a village situated in the Sarmera subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarmera and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Mirnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tora is 244488. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 811104 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Tora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tora

As per Census 2011, Tora village has a total population of 3,692 people, consisting of 1,876 males and 1,816 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 789 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,623 literate and 2,069 illiterate residents. Additionally, 651 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tora

Tora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Tora

Tora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sheikpura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Tora is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Tora is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tora village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Tora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tora village are given below:

FAQs about Tora