Toranipokhari - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Toranipokhari is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Ghatgaon and around 21 km from Kendujhar. Toranipokhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toranipokhari is 386578. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Toranipokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Toranipokhari village had a total population of 956 people, including 474 males and 482 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.74%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 577.

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

Nearby Villages of Toranipokhari

Toranipokhari 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 Toranipokhari

Toranipokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Toranipokhari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Toranipokhari is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Toranipokhari

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

Health Facilities in Toranipokhari

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

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