Torna - Biloli, Nanded

Torna is a village situated in the Biloli tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biloli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Torna village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Torna is 545011. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 431809 pincode. Biloli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Torna

According to the 2011 Census, Torna village had a total population of 904 people, including 484 males and 420 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 82.28% and female literacy at 58.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population904484420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915536
Scheduled Castes (SC)1548470
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population576353223
Illiterate Population328131197

Nearby Villages of Torna

Torna 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)
HarnalaNorth-East1.62 km
KhapralaEast1.77 km
DugaonWest2.15 km
KangathiSouth-East2.23 km
KumbhargaonSouth-West2.44 km
KolgaonEast3.22 km
Belkoni Kh.South4.15 km
GujariEast4.51 km
AraliSouth-East4.86 km
Kawalguda Bk.North5.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Torna

Torna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karkheli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Biloli to Torna is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Torna is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Torna

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

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

Health Facilities in Torna

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

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

FAQs about Torna

Where is Torna located?

Torna village is located in Biloli Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Torna?

Torna is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Torna?

The pincode of Torna is 431809.

What is the population of Torna?

Torna had a total population of 904, including 484 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Torna?

Torna had 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Torna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Torna was 70.85%. Male literacy was 82.28% and female literacy was 58.07%.