Porda - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Porda is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Porda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porda is 434722. The village covers a total geographical area of 800.52 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Porda

According to the 2011 Census, Porda village had a total population of 1,255 people, including 606 males and 649 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.71%, with male literacy at 79.53% and female literacy at 56.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 744.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Porda

Porda 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 Porda

Porda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Porda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Porda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porda

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

Health Facilities in Porda

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

FAQs about Porda