Pora Bala

Pora Bala is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Porapain is the gram panchayat of Pora Bala village.

Here you can discover what makes Pora Bala unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Pora Bala’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 Pora Bala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pora Bala is 004367. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Pora Bala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 72km away.

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

Google Map of Pora Bala

Population of Pora Bala

According to the 2011 Census, Pora Bala has a total population of about 723, with approximately 370 males and 353 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 192 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 64. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.19%, with male literacy at about 68.65% and female literacy near 41.08%. There are around 156 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pora Bala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pora Bala

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

Nearby Villages of Pora Bala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pora Bala