Porahat
About Porahat
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Porahat village is 376917. Porahat village is located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Sonuan (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Porahat village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 479 hectares. Porahat has a total population of 2,854 peoples, out of which male population is 1,432 while female population is 1,422. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 993 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of porahat village is 51.93% out of which 65.08% males and 38.68% females are literate. There are about 685 houses in porahat village. Pincode of porahat village locality is 833105.
When it comes to administration, Porahat 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, Porahat village comes under Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Sonua is nearest town to porahat village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Porahat
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,854 | 1,432 | 1,422 |
| Children (0-6) | 442 | 223 | 219 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 277 | 139 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 948 | 474 | 474 |
| Literate Population | 1,482 | 932 | 550 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,372 | 500 | 872 |
Connectivity of Porahat
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Porahat
Frequently Asked Questions about Porahat
Where is Porahat located?
Porahat village is situated in Sonua Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Porahat?
Porahat serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Porahat?
The pincode of Porahat is 833105, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Porahat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Porahat is 2,854, with 1,432 males and 1,422 females.
How many households are there in Porahat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Porahat village has a total of 685 households.
What is the literacy rate in Porahat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Porahat is 51.93%. The male literacy rate is 65.08%, while the female literacy rate is 38.68%.