Porain

Porain is a village located in Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Jagraon (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Purain is the gram panchayat of Porain village.

Here you can discover what makes Porain unique in its vibrant Jagraon-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Porain’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Porain

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Porain is 033809. The village spans a total geographical area of 896 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141110. Mullanpur Dakha is nearest town to Porain village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Porain village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Porain

Population of Porain

According to the 2011 Census, Porain has a total population of about 2,331, with approximately 1,191 males and 1,140 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 210 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 806 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.56%, with male literacy at about 81.86% and female literacy near 73.07%. There are around 494 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Porain's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Porain

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Porain. As per the 2011 stats, Porain had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Porain

Knowing the nearby villages of Porain helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Porain.

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