Tora - Sanna, Jashpur

Tora is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Bagicha and around 45 km from Jashpur Nagar. Tora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tora is 433646. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.01 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Tora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tora

According to the 2011 Census, Tora village had a total population of 822 people, including 399 males and 423 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 55.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 776.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Tora is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Tora is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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