Pokhrahi - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Pokhrahi is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Belaien serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokhrahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhrahi is 253816. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Pokhrahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokhrahi

As per Census 2011, Pokhrahi village has a total population of 436 people, consisting of 229 males and 207 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhrahi

Pokhrahi 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 Pokhrahi

Pokhrahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Pokhrahi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Pokhrahi is about 34 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 Pokhrahi

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

Health Facilities in Pokhrahi

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

FAQs about Pokhrahi