Indian Village Directory

Tora Village

Tora is an inhabited village in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244488, the Census 2011 record lists 3,692 people in 603 households and the reported area is 395 hectares. The local references include Mirnagar Gram Panchayat, Sarmera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 6 km.

In short:

Tora is a village in Sarmera Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244488 and 3,692 people in 603 households.

Village Code244488
Population3,692
Households603
Area395 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Detailed village profile

Tora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,692 people, 395 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Tora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Sarmera
CD Block Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Mirnagar
  • Tora falls under Sarmera Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244488.
  • The record lists 3,692 people living in 603 households.
  • The reported village area is 395 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Tora
Census Village Code
244488
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sarmera
Sub-district Census Code
01384
CD Block
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat
Mirnagar
Households
603
Population
3,692
Male Population
1,876
Female Population
1,816
Sex Ratio
968.02
Area
395 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 934.68 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.12 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 17.63% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.16% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Tora in the official administrative record. Census village code 244488, Mirnagar Gram Panchayat and Sarmera CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01384
Village Census Code
244488
CD Block Code
0372
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Name
Mirnagar

Location and Distance

Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Tora, about 6 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sarmera
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
395 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,692 people in 603 households, with 1,876 male residents and 1,816 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 17.63% and ST share is 0.16% for Tora. Population density works out to about 934.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
603
Total Population
3,692
Male Population
1,876
Female Population
1,816
Sex Ratio
968.02
Average Household Size
6.12
SC Population
651
SC Male Population
332
SC Female Population
319
SC Population Share
17.63
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Tora list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tora include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
228.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Tora include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Tora include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Tora is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Tora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 332.75 hectares and irrigated land is 228.19 hectares (68.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.03
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
332.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.56 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
228.19

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Tora

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Chowk, Nh-82 I Floor, Garbhu Complex Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
Punjab National Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
State Bank of India ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Bihar Sharif Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tora village located?

Tora is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Tora village in?

Tora village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Tora village in?

Tora village is in Bihar.

Which block is Tora under?

Tora comes under Sarmera Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Tora?

The Census village code of Tora is 244488.

Which Gram Panchayat is Tora under?

Tora is listed under Mirnagar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarmera.

What is the population of Tora village?

The village record lists 3,692 people and 603 households for Tora.

How many households are in Tora village?

The village record lists 603 households for Tora.

What is the male and female population of Tora?

The record lists 1,876 male residents and 1,816 female residents for Tora.

What is the sex ratio of Tora village?

The sex ratio of Tora is 968.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Tora village?

The reported geographical area of Tora is 395 hectares.

What is the population density of Tora village?

The approximate population density of Tora is 934.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Tora?

The nearest town listed for Tora is Barbigha, about 6 km away.

How far is Tora from the district headquarters?

Tora is about 40 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Tora from the sub-district headquarters?

Tora is about 2 km from Sarmera, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Tora?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools for Tora.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Tora?

For Tora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 332.75 hectares and irrigated land is 228.19 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Tora?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Tora. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.