Toranda - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Toranda is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Korai and around 48 km from Jajapur . Ranapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toranda is 400657. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Toranda

According to the 2011 Census, Toranda village had a total population of 449 people, including 234 males and 215 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.73%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 83.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Toranda

Toranda 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 Toranda

Toranda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Toranda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Toranda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Toranda

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

Health Facilities in Toranda

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

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