Pokhraha - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Pokhraha is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokhraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhraha is 253188. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 824126 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pokhraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokhraha

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhraha village had a total population of 366 people, including 194 males and 172 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.04%, with male literacy at 29.49% and female literacy at 26.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhraha

Pokhraha 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 Pokhraha

Public transport in the Pokhraha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Pokhraha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Pokhraha is about 40 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 Pokhraha

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

Health Facilities in Pokhraha

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

FAQs about Pokhraha