Pokharjori - Patori, Samastipur

Pokharjori is a village situated in the Patori subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patori and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Shiura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharjori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharjori is 236787. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 848504 pincode. Samastipur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Pokharjori

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharjori village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 892 males and 784 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.33%, with male literacy at 56.05% and female literacy at 42.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokharjori

Pokharjori 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 Pokharjori

Pokharjori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandani Lagunia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samastipur to Pokharjori is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokharjori

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

Health Facilities in Pokharjori

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

FAQs about Pokharjori