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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhrahi village had a total population of 436 people, including 229 males and 207 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 58.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

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