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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Torkona

As per Census 2011, Torkona village has a total population of 1,400 people, consisting of 720 males and 680 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,073 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Torkona