Torakhera - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Torakhera is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kher Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Torakhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Torakhera is 104706. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.09 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Manohar Thana is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Torakhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Torakhera

As per Census 2011, Torakhera village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 227 males and 212 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population439227212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874839
Scheduled Castes (SC)502525
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20411094
Literate Population1248737
Illiterate Population315140175

Nearby Villages of Torakhera

Torakhera 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)
LadpuryaNorth1.27 km
Kotra Chamar GarhSouth2.09 km
Kunda KheraEast2.30 km
TandeeNorth2.43 km
DhanwasEast2.43 km
PachetaWest2.64 km
RampuryaSouth-West2.70 km
PrathipuraNorth-East2.96 km
PatanawariSouth-East2.99 km
ChandipurWest3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Torakhera

Torakhera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manohar Thana to Torakhera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Torakhera is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Torakhera

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

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

Health Facilities in Torakhera

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

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

FAQs about Torakhera

Where is Torakhera located?

Torakhera village is located in Manohar Thana Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Torakhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Torakhera is Kher Khera.

What is the pincode of Torakhera?

The pincode of Torakhera is 326037.

What is the population of Torakhera?

Torakhera has a total population of 439, including 227 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Torakhera?

There are 103 households in Torakhera.

What is the literacy rate in Torakhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Torakhera is 28.25%. Male literacy is 38.33% and female literacy is 17.45%.