Toury - Palera, Tikamgarh

Toury is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Tori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toury village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toury is 456989. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.21 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Toury

According to the 2011 Census, Toury village had a total population of 944 people, including 507 males and 437 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 72.51% and female literacy at 57.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Toury

Toury 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 Toury

Public transport in the Toury is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Toury is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Toury 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 Toury

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

Health Facilities in Toury

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

FAQs about Toury