Torang

Torang is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.6km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 27.1km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Torang village.

Here you can discover what makes Torang unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Torang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Torang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Torang is 331191. The village spans a total geographical area of 762.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Arsha is nearest town to Torang village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Torang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Torang

Population of Torang

According to the 2011 Census, Torang has a total population of about 1,148, with approximately 561 males and 587 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 195 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 540. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.65%, with male literacy at about 63.10% and female literacy near 36.80%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Torang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Torang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Torang. As per the 2011 stats, Torang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Torang

Knowing the nearby villages of Torang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Torang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Torang