Touri - Bhander, Datia
Touri is a village situated in the Bhander tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhander and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Datia. Touri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Touri is 454903. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.12 hectares and falls under the 475336 pincode. Bhander is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Touri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Touri
As per Census 2011, Touri village has a total population of 1,118 people, consisting of 604 males and 514 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Touri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,118 | 604 | 514 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 150 | 88 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 243 | 137 | 106 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 749 | 461 | 288 |
| Illiterate Population | 369 | 143 | 226 |
Nearby Villages of Touri
Touri 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Deori Khurd | West | 2.42 km |
| Khiriya Alam | North | 2.47 km |
| Maithana Pahuj | South-West | 2.53 km |
| Pura Bilheti | South | 2.54 km |
| Gudaha | North-West | 2.65 km |
| Bhedpura | East | 2.81 km |
| Sikri | South-West | 3.85 km |
| Saujana | North | 3.93 km |
| Ramner | North-West | 3.98 km |
| Mangroli | South | 4.00 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Touri
Touri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Moth, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.
| 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 Bhander to Touri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Datia to Touri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Touri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Touri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Touri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Touri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Touri
Where is Touri located?
Touri village is located in Bhander Tehsil, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Touri?
Touri is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Touri?
The pincode of Touri is 475336.
What is the population of Touri?
Touri has a total population of 1,118, including 604 males and 514 females.
How many households are there in Touri?
There are 241 households in Touri.
What is the literacy rate in Touri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Touri is 66.99%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 56.03%.