Torasingha - Banapur, Khordha

Torasingha is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Torasingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Torasingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Torasingha is 408457. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Torasingha

As per Census 2011, Torasingha village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 325 males and 295 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 127 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population620325295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)493316
Literate Population493271222
Illiterate Population1275473

Nearby Villages of Torasingha

Torasingha 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)
KolathadihiWest1.34 km
ShuliapaliNorth-West1.41 km
SamalSouth1.49 km
ThekuapalliSouth-East1.54 km
NarendrapurSouth-West1.55 km
AnkulapadarSouth1.65 km
OdaganNorth1.82 km
PanchugaonNorth-East2.08 km
JhadeswarSouth2.16 km
BirudiSouth2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Torasingha

Torasingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Torasingha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Torasingha is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Torasingha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Torasingha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Torasingha 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 Torasingha

Where is Torasingha located?

Torasingha village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Torasingha?

The Gram Panchayat of Torasingha is Torasingh.

What is the pincode of Torasingha?

The pincode of Torasingha is 752031.

What is the population of Torasingha?

Torasingha has a total population of 620, including 325 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Torasingha?

There are 130 households in Torasingha.

What is the literacy rate in Torasingha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Torasingha is 79.52%. Male literacy is 83.38% and female literacy is 75.25%.