Porambi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Porambi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Porambi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porambi is 525125. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.25 hectares and falls under the 425419 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Porambi

According to the 2011 Census, Porambi village had a total population of 953 people, including 489 males and 464 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.19%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 69.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 953.

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

Nearby Villages of Porambi

Porambi 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 Porambi

Porambi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Porambi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Porambi 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 Porambi

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

Health Facilities in Porambi

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

FAQs about Porambi