Pora Bazar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Pora Bazar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29.8 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pora Bazar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pora Bazar is 324743. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.04 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pora Bazar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pora Bazar

According to the 2011 Census, Pora Bazar village had a total population of 1,740 people, including 880 males and 860 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 69.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 838, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pora Bazar

Pora Bazar 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 Pora Bazar

Pora Bazar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Pora Bazar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pora Bazar is about 29.8 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 Bazar

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

Health Facilities in Pora Bazar

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 Bazar village are given below:

FAQs about Pora Bazar