Indian Village Directory

Porotola Village

Porotola is an inhabited village in Barhait Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358778, the Census 2011 record lists 25 people in 4 households and the reported area is 19.13 hectares. The local references include Khejurkhal Gram Panchayat, Barhait CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 55 km.

In short:

Porotola is a village in Barhait Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358778 and 25 people in 4 households.

Village Code358778
Population25
Households4
Area19.13 hectares

Detailed village profile

Porotola at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 25 people, 19.13 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Porotola, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Barhait
CD Block Barhait
Gram Panchayat KHEJURKHAL
  • Porotola falls under Barhait Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358778.
  • The record lists 25 people living in 4 households.
  • The reported village area is 19.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Porotola
Census Village Code
358778
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhait
Sub-district Census Code
02567
CD Block
Barhait
Gram Panchayat
Khejurkhal
Households
4
Population
25
Male Population
11
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
1,272.73
Area
19.13 hectares
Area
0.19 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 130.68 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Porotola in the official administrative record. Census village code 358778, Khejurkhal Gram Panchayat and Barhait CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02567
Village Census Code
358778
CD Block Code
0073
CD Block Name
Barhait
Gram Panchayat Name
Khejurkhal

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Porotola, about 55 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barhait
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
371 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT
371 km
Total Geographical Area
19.13 hectares
Area
0.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 25 people in 4 households, with 11 male residents and 14 female residents. The average household size is 6.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Porotola. Population density works out to about 130.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
4
Total Population
25
Male Population
11
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
1,272.73
Average Household Size
6.25
ST Population
25
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Porotola.

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Porotola show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 10.7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.17 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.21 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.7

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Porotola village located?

Porotola is in Barhait Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Porotola village in?

Porotola village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Porotola village in?

Porotola village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Porotola under?

Porotola comes under Barhait Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Porotola?

The Census village code of Porotola is 358778.

Which Gram Panchayat is Porotola under?

Porotola is listed under KHEJURKHAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhait.

What is the population of Porotola village?

The village record lists 25 people and 4 households for Porotola.

How many households are in Porotola village?

The village record lists 4 households for Porotola.

What is the male and female population of Porotola?

The record lists 11 male residents and 14 female residents for Porotola.

What is the sex ratio of Porotola village?

The sex ratio of Porotola is 1,272.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Porotola village?

The reported geographical area of Porotola is 19.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Porotola village?

The approximate population density of Porotola is 130.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Porotola?

The nearest town listed for Porotola is Sahibganj, about 55 km away.

How far is Porotola from the district headquarters?

Porotola is about 55 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Porotola from the sub-district headquarters?

Porotola is about 13 km from Barhait, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Porotola?

For Porotola, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 10.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Porotola.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Porotola.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.