Thor Village - Ambikapur, Surguja

Thor is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Thore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thor is 432971. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.45 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Thor

As per Census 2011, Thor village has a total population of 1,048 people, consisting of 516 males and 532 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thor

Thor 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 Thor

Thor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Thor is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thor

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

Health Facilities in Thor

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

FAQs about Thor