Tora - Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur

Tora is a village situated in the Bamanwas tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bamanwas and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Tundeela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tora is 077223. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.05 hectares and falls under the 322211 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Tora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tora

As per Census 2011, Tora village has a total population of 1,397 people, consisting of 746 males and 651 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 833 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 802 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,397746651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22613294
Scheduled Castes (SC)265142123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)802429373
Literate Population833506327
Illiterate Population564240324

Nearby Villages of Tora

Tora 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)
DangraNorth-West1.63 km
BanorWest1.99 km
JahraSouth2.08 km
TheekaryaSouth-East2.33 km
DoongarwaraNorth-West2.41 km
Goojar KoletaWest2.62 km
TundeelaNorth-East2.92 km
Barh JahraSouth3.10 km
Barh RaghopuraSouth-West3.70 km
JagrampuraSouth-West3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tora

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tora. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Tora is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Tora is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tora

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

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

Health Facilities in Tora

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

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

FAQs about Tora

Where is Tora located?

Tora village is located in Bamanwas Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tora?

The Gram Panchayat of Tora is Tundeela.

What is the pincode of Tora?

The pincode of Tora is 322211.

What is the population of Tora?

Tora has a total population of 1,397, including 746 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Tora?

There are 255 households in Tora.

What is the literacy rate in Tora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tora is 59.63%. Male literacy is 67.83% and female literacy is 50.23%.