Porda

Porda is a village located in Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Gharghoda (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Porda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Porda unique in its vibrant Gharghoda-Raigarh region. You’ll see Porda’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 Porda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Porda is 434722. The village spans a total geographical area of 800.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494448. Gharghoda is nearest town to Porda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Porda 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 Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Porda

Population of Porda

According to the 2011 Census, Porda has a total population of about 1,255, with approximately 606 males and 649 females. The sex ratio is around 1070 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 196 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 744. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.13%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 48.23%. There are around 300 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Porda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Porda

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

Nearby Villages of Porda

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

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