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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Tora

According to the 2011 Census, Tora village had a total population of 3,692 people, including 1,876 males and 1,816 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.91%, with male literacy at 67.14% and female literacy at 44.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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