Porahat - Sonua, West Singhbhum

Porahat is a village situated in the Sonua subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from Sonuan and around 45 km from Chaibasa. Porahat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porahat is 376917. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 833105 pincode.

Porahat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Porahat

According to the 2011 Census, Porahat village had a total population of 2,854 people, including 1,432 males and 1,422 females, living in 685 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.44%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 45.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 948.

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

Nearby Villages of Porahat

Porahat 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 Porahat

Porahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonua, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Porahat is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porahat

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

Health Facilities in Porahat

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

FAQs about Porahat