Touru - Khundian, Kangra
Touru is a village situated in the Khundian tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Khundian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Touru village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Touru is 010986. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.23 hectares and falls under the 176055 pincode. Jawalamukhi is the nearest town.
Touru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Touru
According to the 2011 Census, Touru village had a total population of 43 people, including 24 males and 19 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 792 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 73.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Nearby Villages of Touru
Touru is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Touru
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Touru.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Touru is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Touru
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Touru village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Touru
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Touru village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Touru
Where is Touru located?
Touru village is located in Khundian Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Touru?
The Gram Panchayat of Touru is Khundian.
What is the pincode of Touru?
The pincode of Touru is 176055.
What is the population of Touru?
Touru had a total population of 43, including 24 males and 19 females.
How many households are there in Touru?
Touru had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Touru?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Touru was 84.62%. Male literacy was 95.00% and female literacy was 73.68%.