Toriya - Bada Malhera, Chhatarpur

Toriya is a village situated in the Bada Malhera tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bada Malhera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Chhaikunwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toriya is 458141. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.79 hectares and falls under the 471313 pincode. Bada Malhera is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Toriya

According to the 2011 Census, Toriya village had a total population of 528 people, including 275 males and 253 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.21%, with male literacy at 67.53% and female literacy at 45.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Toriya

Toriya 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 Toriya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Toriya. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bada Malhera to Toriya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Toriya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Toriya

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

Health Facilities in Toriya

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

FAQs about Toriya