Borra - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Borra is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Borra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borra is 159846. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.41 hectares and falls under the 230301 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Borra

According to the 2011 Census, Borra village had a total population of 3,051 people, including 1,539 males and 1,512 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.92%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316.

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 Population3,0511,5391,512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)461228233
Scheduled Castes (SC)316151165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8111,098713
Illiterate Population1,240441799

Nearby Villages of Borra

Borra 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)
KahlaSouth-East1.30 km
SujahaWest1.65 km
SultanpurNorth-West1.71 km
Bhavani GarhNorth-East2.02 km
BiraipurNorth-East2.24 km
KhakhapurSouth2.52 km
BhujainiSouth-East2.66 km
AtariWest2.67 km
Risal GarhNorth-West2.81 km
Behdaul KalaEast2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borra

Public transport in the Borra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Borra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Borra is about 28 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 Borra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Borra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Borra

Where is Borra located?

Borra village is located in Raniganj Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Borra?

Borra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Borra?

The pincode of Borra is 230301.

What is the population of Borra?

Borra had a total population of 3,051, including 1,539 males and 1,512 females.

How many households are there in Borra?

Borra had 423 households.

What is the literacy rate in Borra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borra was 69.92%. Male literacy was 83.75% and female literacy was 55.75%.