Porat - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Porat is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Baramkela and around 57 km from Raigarh. Porath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porat is 435601. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.23 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Porat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Porat

As per Census 2011, Porat village has a total population of 858 people, consisting of 431 males and 427 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Porat

Porat 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 Porat

Porat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Porat is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Porat is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porat

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

Health Facilities in Porat

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

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