Pora Bazar

Pora Bazar is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 29.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Mandra is the gram panchayat of Pora Bazar village.

Here you can discover what makes Pora Bazar unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Pora Bazar’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 Pora Bazar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pora Bazar is 324743. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712305. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Pora Bazar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pora Bazar 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pora Bazar

Population of Pora Bazar

According to the 2011 Census, Pora Bazar has a total population of about 1,740, with approximately 880 males and 860 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 162 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 838 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.16%, with male literacy at about 74.09% and female literacy near 62.09%. There are around 436 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pora Bazar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pora Bazar

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

Nearby Villages of Pora Bazar

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

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