Porajhar - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Porajhar is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 16.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Porajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porajhar is 310936. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.29 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Porajhar

As per Census 2011, Porajhar village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 302 males and 275 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Porajhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Porajhar

Porajhar 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 Porajhar

Porajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Porajhar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Porajhar is about 16.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porajhar

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

Health Facilities in Porajhar

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

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