How to check if a network port is open on linux?

Question

How can I know if a certain port is open/closed on linux ubuntu, not a remote system, using python? How can I list these open ports in python?

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Answer 1

In the Above,I found multiple solutions.But some solutions having a hanging issue or taking to much time in case of the port was not opened.Below solution worked for me :

import socket 

def port_check(HOST):
   s = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM)
   s.settimeout(2) #Timeout in case of port not open
   try:
      s.connect((HOST, 22)) #Port ,Here 22 is port 
      return True
   except:
      return False

port_check("127.0.1.1")