Poktha - Obra, Aurangabad

Poktha is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bharub serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poktha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poktha is 253322. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Poktha

As per Census 2011, Poktha village has a total population of 1,711 people, consisting of 875 males and 836 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,711875836
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325163162
Scheduled Castes (SC)421209212
Literate Population1,129663466
Illiterate Population582212370

Nearby Villages of Poktha

Poktha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GashariWest0.98 km
MarwatpurSouth1.37 km
SadipurNorth-West1.39 km
Arai KhapNorth1.49 km
JhuklahiWest1.49 km
DihuriSouth-East1.55 km
MakhraSouth-West1.70 km
MalwanEast2.04 km
GortaraNorth-West2.14 km
MokhtarpurNorth-East2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Poktha

Poktha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Poktha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poktha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Poktha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Poktha

Where is Poktha located?

Poktha village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poktha?

The Gram Panchayat of Poktha is Bharub.

What is the pincode of Poktha?

The pincode of Poktha is 824124.

What is the population of Poktha?

Poktha has a total population of 1,711, including 875 males and 836 females.

How many households are there in Poktha?

There are 275 households in Poktha.

What is the literacy rate in Poktha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poktha is 65.98%. Male literacy is 75.77% and female literacy is 55.74%.