Portanga
About Portanga
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Portanga village is 368201. Portanga village is located in Tati Jhariya subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Tatijhariya (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Huwag is the gram panchayat of Portanga village.
The total geographical area of village is 316 hectares. Portanga has a total population of 485 peoples, out of which male population is 241 while female population is 244. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of portanga village is 42.27% out of which 52.70% males and 31.97% females are literate. There are about 89 houses in portanga village. Pincode of portanga village locality is 825327.
When it comes to administration, Portanga village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Portanga village comes under Mandhu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. Hazaribagh is nearest town to portanga village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Portanga
The population details of Portanga cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 485 | 241 | 244 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 114 | 52 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 460 | 230 | 230 |
| Literate Population | 205 | 127 | 78 |
| Illiterate Population | 280 | 114 | 166 |
Connectivity of Portanga
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portanga
Where is Portanga located?
Portanga village is situated in Tati Jhariya Subdivision, within the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Portanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Portanga is Huwag (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Portanga?
The pincode of Portanga is 825327, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Portanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Portanga is 485, with 241 males and 244 females.
How many households are there in Portanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Portanga village has a total of 89 households.
What is the literacy rate in Portanga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Portanga is 42.27%. The male literacy rate is 52.70%, while the female literacy rate is 31.97%.