Where is Tora village located?
Tora is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code244488
Population3,692
Households603
Area395 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density934.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.63%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.6%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.