Pokpani - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Pokpani is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Sundru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokpani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokpani is 434220. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.45 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Pokpani

According to the 2011 Census, Pokpani village had a total population of 276 people, including 150 males and 126 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.35%, with male literacy at 77.86% and female literacy at 56.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokpani

Pokpani 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 Pokpani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pokpani. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Pokpani is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Pokpani is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokpani

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

Health Facilities in Pokpani

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

FAQs about Pokpani