Boriya - Dhanora, Seoni

Boriya is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Boria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boriya is 496368. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.6 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Boriya

As per Census 2011, Boriya village has a total population of 1,332 people, consisting of 673 males and 659 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,332673659
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1828696
Scheduled Castes (SC)209107102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372189183
Literate Population732411321
Illiterate Population600262338

Nearby Villages of Boriya

Boriya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BamhanwadaSouth-West1.48 km
NoniyaNorth1.65 km
DeoriSouth-East1.75 km
TilwaraEast1.83 km
JatlapurNorth-West2.33 km
Pipariya Ryt.South-West2.58 km
HarduliSouth2.63 km
Manhori MalNorth-West3.20 km
ChargawanWest3.20 km
SakriSouth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Boriya

Boriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni to Boriya is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Boriya is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boriya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Boriya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Boriya

Where is Boriya located?

Boriya village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Boriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Boriya is Boria.

What is the pincode of Boriya?

The pincode of Boriya is 480999.

What is the population of Boriya?

Boriya has a total population of 1,332, including 673 males and 659 females.

How many households are there in Boriya?

There are 318 households in Boriya.

What is the literacy rate in Boriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boriya is 54.95%. Male literacy is 61.07% and female literacy is 48.71%.