Touch layer and touch display apparatus

A touch layer, comprising:

• an effective touch structure including a plurality of first touch bars extending substantially in a same direction, and a plurality of second touch bars extending substantially in a same direction, wherein
• the plurality of first touch bars cross the plurality of second touch bars and are insulated from the plurality of second touch bars;
• the plurality of first touch bars are divided into a plurality of first touch groups, and at least two first touch bars included in a first touch group are electrically connected to each other;
• and
• the plurality of second touch bars are divided into a plurality of second touch groups, and at least two second touch bars included in a second touch group are electrically connected to each other;
• and
• an insulating layer, wherein
• the insulating layer is provided between the plurality of first touch bars and the plurality of second touch bars, and in areas where the plurality of first touch bars overlap the plurality of second touch bars.