Porgavhan - Morshi, Amravati

Porgavhan is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Porgavhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porgavhan is 532319. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.84 hectares and falls under the 444707 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Porgavhan

As per Census 2011, Porgavhan village has a total population of 1,768 people, consisting of 915 males and 853 females. The village has 416 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,385 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Porgavhan

Porgavhan 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 Porgavhan

Porgavhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Porgavhan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Porgavhan 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 Porgavhan

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

Health Facilities in Porgavhan

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

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