Porlang - Kashipur, Rayagada
Porlang is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunger serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porlang village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Porlang is 425736. The village covers a total geographical area of 35 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.
Porlang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Porlang
According to the 2011 Census, Porlang village had a total population of 190 people, including 89 males and 101 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.00%, with male literacy at 48.72% and female literacy at 14.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 190 | 89 | 101 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 100 | 43 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 51 | 38 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 51 | 88 |
Nearby Villages of Porlang
Porlang is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Porlang
Porlang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Porlang is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Porlang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Porlang village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Porlang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Porlang village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Porlang
Where is Porlang located?
Porlang village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Porlang?
The Gram Panchayat of Porlang is Sunger.
What is the pincode of Porlang?
The pincode of Porlang is 765015.
What is the population of Porlang?
Porlang had a total population of 190, including 89 males and 101 females.
How many households are there in Porlang?
Porlang had 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Porlang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Porlang was 30.00%. Male literacy was 48.72% and female literacy was 14.13%.