Thorana Village - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Thorana is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kuchana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thorana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thorana is 541114. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.14 hectares and falls under the 442503 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Thorana

As per Census 2011, Thorana village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 218 males and 185 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 298 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 403 218 185
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 42 26 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 16 9 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 26 10 16
Literate Population 298 174 124
Illiterate Population 105 44 61

Nearby Villages of Thorana

Thorana 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)
BhurkiSouth-West2.12 km
KaranjiNorth-West2.34 km
ShembalNorth-East2.87 km
Shelu KhWest3.30 km
KuchanaEast3.48 km
Ralegaon RithSouth3.51 km
PatalaSouth-East4.33 km
NaglonSouth-East4.33 km
RanganaSouth4.54 km
ZolaSouth4.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thorana

Thorana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Majri Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Thorana is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Thorana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thorana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Thorana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thorana

Where is Thorana located?

Thorana village is located in Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thorana?

The Gram Panchayat of Thorana is Kuchana.

What is the pincode of Thorana?

The pincode of Thorana is 442503.

What is the population of Thorana?

Thorana has a total population of 403, including 218 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Thorana?

There are 89 households in Thorana.

What is the literacy rate in Thorana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thorana is 73.95%. Male literacy is 79.82% and female literacy is 67.03%.