Boraj - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Boraj is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Nanori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boraj is 532157. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.87 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Boraj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Boraj

According to the 2011 Census, Boraj village had a total population of 591 people, including 301 males and 290 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.56%, with male literacy at 95.39% and female literacy at 89.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population591301290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401921
Scheduled Castes (SC)334156178
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1035944
Literate Population510269241
Illiterate Population813249

Nearby Villages of Boraj

Boraj 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)
NanoriWest1.53 km
AbadalpurSouth1.59 km
HirapurNorth-West2.21 km
JalnapurNorth-East2.35 km
SilimpurEast2.54 km
MirajapurSouth3.00 km
SonoriNorth3.18 km
AlipurNorth-West3.31 km
GopalpurSouth-East3.35 km
ShahapurNorth-East3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Boraj

Boraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Boraj is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Boraj is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boraj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Boraj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Boraj

Where is Boraj located?

Boraj village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Boraj?

The Gram Panchayat of Boraj is Nanori.

What is the pincode of Boraj?

The pincode of Boraj is 444704.

What is the population of Boraj?

Boraj had a total population of 591, including 301 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Boraj?

Boraj had 106 households.

What is the literacy rate in Boraj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boraj was 92.56%. Male literacy was 95.39% and female literacy was 89.59%.