Torah - Amanganj, Panna

Torah is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Tourah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Torah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Torah is 459118. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Torah

As per Census 2011, Torah village has a total population of 1,245 people, consisting of 633 males and 612 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 426 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,245633612
Child Population (0–6 yrs)210109101
Scheduled Castes (SC)426220206
Literate Population652370282
Illiterate Population593263330

Nearby Villages of Torah

Torah 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TunnaNorth-West1.47 km
Hinauta MisarSouth1.75 km
MahadwaWest2.09 km
KatkahaNorth2.27 km
SiroEast2.42 km
KantiSouth-East2.44 km
Madhiya SiristedarSouth-West2.46 km
BamurhaEast2.55 km
KhirwaWest2.95 km
Hinauta BhedNorth-East3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Torah

Torah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Torah is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Torah is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Torah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Torah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Torah

Where is Torah located?

Torah village is located in Amanganj Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Torah?

The Gram Panchayat of Torah is Tourah.

What is the pincode of Torah?

The pincode of Torah is 488441.

What is the population of Torah?

Torah has a total population of 1,245, including 633 males and 612 females.

How many households are there in Torah?

There are 265 households in Torah.

What is the literacy rate in Torah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Torah is 52.37%. Male literacy is 58.45% and female literacy is 46.08%.