Toraniya - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)

Toraniya is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Mehdikheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toraniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toraniya is 476868. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.48 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Toraniya

According to the 2011 Census, Toraniya village had a total population of 436 people, including 227 males and 209 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.12%, with male literacy at 57.53% and female literacy at 37.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Toraniya

Toraniya 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 Toraniya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Toraniya. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Toraniya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Toraniya is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Toraniya

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

Health Facilities in Toraniya

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

FAQs about Toraniya