Porli - Boriguma, Koraput

Porli is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porli is 428229. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Porli

According to the 2011 Census, Porli village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 553 males and 539 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.49%, with male literacy at 48.87% and female literacy at 25.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 710.

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

Nearby Villages of Porli

Porli 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 Porli

Public transport in the Porli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Porli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Porli is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porli

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

Health Facilities in Porli

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

FAQs about Porli