Porsa

Porsa is a village located in Potka subdivision of Purbi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Potka. Potka is the sub-district headquarter of Porsa village. As per 2009 stats, Gwalkanta is the gram panchayat of Porsa village.

Porsa has its own place in the vibrant Purbi Singhbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Porsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Porsa is 363804. The village spans a total geographical area of 288 hectares. Potka is nearest town to Porsa village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Porsa

Below is a concise population overview of Porsa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 608 301 307
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 54 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 60 27 33
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 540 269 271
Literate Population 254 152 102
Illiterate Population 354 149 205

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Porsa village:

  • The total population of Porsa village is around 608, including approximately 301 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Porsa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Porsa village has 60 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 540 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Porsa village is about 41.78%, with male literacy at 50.50% and female literacy at 33.22%.
  • There are around 120 households in Porsa village.

Connectivity of Porsa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Porsa. As per the 2011 stats, Porsa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Porsa

Knowing the nearby villages of Porsa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Porsa.

Telaidi Sadedi Goalkata Gargaon Mohanadi Ranijor Butgora Dhanguriya Jamdi Alias Baruda Turkudi Chandanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Porsa

Where is Porsa located?
Porsa village is situated in Potka Subdivision, within the Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Porsa?
The Gram Panchayat of Porsa is Gwalkanta (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Porsa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Porsa is 608, with 301 males and 307 females.
How many households are there in Porsa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Porsa village has a total of 120 households.
What is the literacy rate in Porsa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Porsa is 41.78%. The male literacy rate is 50.50%, while the female literacy rate is 33.22%.