Portanga - Tati Jhariya, Hazaribagh

Portanga is a village situated in the Tati Jhariya subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tatijhariya and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Bedam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Portanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Portanga is 368201. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 825313 pincode. Hazaribagh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Portanga

As per Census 2011, Portanga village has a total population of 485 people, consisting of 241 males and 244 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 460 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Portanga

Portanga 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 Portanga

Public transport in the Portanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danea, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Portanga is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Portanga

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

Health Facilities in Portanga

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

FAQs about Portanga