Boria - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Boria is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Boria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boria is 422370. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Boria

According to the 2011 Census, Boria village had a total population of 1,518 people, including 785 males and 733 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.01%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 64.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Boria

Boria 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 Boria

Boria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Boria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Boria is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boria

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

Health Facilities in Boria

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

FAQs about Boria