Porsola - Boriguma, Koraput

Porsola is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dengapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porsola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porsola is 428207. The village covers a total geographical area of 866 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Porsola 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 Porsola

According to the 2011 Census, Porsola village had a total population of 2,534 people, including 1,261 males and 1,273 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.15%, with male literacy at 49.95% and female literacy at 24.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 685, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,224.

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

Nearby Villages of Porsola

Porsola 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 Porsola

Porsola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Porsola is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Porsola is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porsola

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

Health Facilities in Porsola

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

FAQs about Porsola