Pokhara - Rajim, Gariyaband

Pokhara is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Rajim and around 58 km from Raipur. Pokhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhara is 444786. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.34 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhara village had a total population of 2,244 people, including 1,131 males and 1,113 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 62.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhara

Pokhara 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 Pokhara

Pokhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Pokhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Pokhara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhara

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

Health Facilities in Pokhara

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

FAQs about Pokhara