Phorka

Phorka is a village located in Ellenabad tehsil of Sirsa district in Haryana, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Ellenabad (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Sirsa. As per 2009 stats, Poharkan is the gram panchayat of Phorka village.

Here you can discover what makes Phorka unique in its vibrant Ellenabad-Sirsa region. You’ll see Phorka’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 Phorka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phorka is 060824. The village spans a total geographical area of 3422 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 125102. Sirsa is nearest town to Phorka village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Phorka

Population of Phorka

According to the 2011 Census, Phorka has a total population of about 6,070, with approximately 3,252 males and 2,818 females. The sex ratio is around 866 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 827 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,872 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.17%, with male literacy at about 57.93% and female literacy near 45.53%. There are around 1,110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phorka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phorka

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

Nearby Villages of Phorka

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

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