Porhotoli - Kamdara, Gumla

Porhotoli is a village situated in the Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamdara and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Salegutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porhotoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porhotoli is 375821. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 835325 pincode.

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

Population of Porhotoli

According to the 2011 Census, Porhotoli village had a total population of 328 people, including 170 males and 158 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.74%, with male literacy at 70.29% and female literacy at 46.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Porhotoli

Porhotoli 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 Porhotoli

Porhotoli 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 Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Porhotoli 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 Porhotoli

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

Health Facilities in Porhotoli

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

FAQs about Porhotoli