Pohara

Pohara is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Pohara village. As per 2009 stats, Basnoor is the gram panchayat of Pohara village.

Here you can discover what makes Pohara unique in its vibrant Shahpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Pohara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pohara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pohara is 009404. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176207. Kangra is nearest town to Pohara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pohara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pohara

Population of Pohara

According to the 2011 Census, Pohara has a total population of about 656, with approximately 317 males and 339 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 36. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.78%, with male literacy at about 79.81% and female literacy near 68.14%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pohara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pohara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pohara. As per the 2011 stats, Pohara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pohara

Knowing the nearby villages of Pohara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pohara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pohara