Porgavhan - Ashti, Wardha

Porgavhan is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Porgawhan serves as the Village Panchayat for Porgavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porgavhan is 533414. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.96 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Porgavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Porgavhan village had a total population of 831 people, including 422 males and 409 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.50%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

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 Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Porgavhan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Porgavhan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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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