Torkona - Khandaghosh, Purba Bardhaman

Torkona is a village situated in the Khandaghosh subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Sagrai. Kaiarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Torkona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Torkona is 320950. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.05 hectares and falls under the 713423 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Torkona

According to the 2011 Census, Torkona village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 720 males and 680 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.82%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 77.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Torkona

Torkona 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 Torkona

Torkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Torkona is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Torkona

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

Health Facilities in Torkona

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

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