Poral - Boipariguda, Koraput

Poral is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Mohuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poral is 429320. The village covers a total geographical area of 684 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Poral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Poral

According to the 2011 Census, Poral village had a total population of 220 people, including 99 males and 121 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.88%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 23.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Poral

Poral 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 Poral

Poral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Poral is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Poral is about 46 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 Poral

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

Health Facilities in Poral

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

FAQs about Poral