Poratha - Sakti

Poratha is a village situated in the Sakti tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Sakti and around 42 km from Janjgir. Portha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poratha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poratha is 436981. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.44 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Poratha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poratha

As per Census 2011, Poratha village has a total population of 4,379 people, consisting of 2,174 males and 2,205 females. The village has 925 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 540 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,832 literate and 1,547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 938 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 742 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Poratha

Poratha 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 Poratha

Poratha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Poratha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Poratha is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poratha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poratha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Poratha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poratha village are given below:

FAQs about Poratha