Pora - Sikandra Rao, Hathras

Pora is a village situated in the Sikandra Rao tehsil of Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sikandra Rao and around 35 km from Mahamaya Nagar. Pora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pora is 123119. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057.06 hectares and falls under the 204214 pincode. Sikandra Rao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pora

According to the 2011 Census, Pora village had a total population of 9,730 people, including 5,251 males and 4,479 females, living in 1,696 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.65%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,863.

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 Population9,7305,2514,479
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,523844679
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,8631,013850
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population5,3883,4121,976
Illiterate Population4,3421,8392,503

Nearby Villages of Pora

Pora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaindapurNorth-West1.83 km
Sakhi Abu TalibpurWest2.26 km
DaunkeliSouth-West2.47 km
Mahamai IsmailpurSouth2.71 km
Jareenpur BhurakaSouth-East2.79 km
Jirauli KhurdEast2.95 km
Rampur Tappa PoraNorth-West2.97 km
Jirauli KalanNorth-East3.12 km
SidhauliNorth3.15 km
JansoiSouth-East3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pora

Pora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikandra Rao, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandra Rao to Pora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahamaya Nagar to Pora is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pora

Where is Pora located?

Pora village is located in Sikandra Rao Tehsil, Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pora?

Pora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pora?

The pincode of Pora is 204214.

What is the population of Pora?

Pora had a total population of 9,730, including 5,251 males and 4,479 females.

How many households are there in Pora?

Pora had 1,696 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pora was 65.65%. Male literacy was 77.42% and female literacy was 52.00%.