Borala - Vasmath, Hingoli

Borala is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Basmath and around 59 km from Hingoli. Borala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borala is 546365. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.43 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Borala

According to the 2011 Census, Borala village had a total population of 2,139 people, including 1,076 males and 1,063 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.61%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484.

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 Population2,1391,0761,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)295147148
Scheduled Castes (SC)484235249
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,468815653
Illiterate Population671261410

Nearby Villages of Borala

Borala 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)
PhattepurSouth2.22 km
MohgaonSouth-West2.58 km
MahmadapurwadiNorth-East2.86 km
MahagaonNorth2.93 km
KhudnapurSouth-East3.06 km
MhatargaonWest3.12 km
BhendegaonNorth-West3.26 km
PolkaSouth3.27 km
PimpralaNorth3.66 km
BasmatSouth-West3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borala

Borala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 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 Basmath to Borala is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Borala is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Borala 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 Borala

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

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

FAQs about Borala

Where is Borala located?

Borala village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Borala?

Borala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Borala?

The pincode of Borala is 431512.

What is the population of Borala?

Borala had a total population of 2,139, including 1,076 males and 1,063 females.

How many households are there in Borala?

Borala had 390 households.

What is the literacy rate in Borala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borala was 79.61%. Male literacy was 87.73% and female literacy was 71.37%.