Pokharia

Pokharia is a village located in Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Madhupur (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Palojori is the gram panchayat of Pokharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Pokharia unique in its vibrant Palojori-Deoghar region. You’ll see Pokharia’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 Pokharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pokharia is 355416. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814149. Jamtara is nearest town to Pokharia village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pokharia 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 Sarath Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pokharia

Population of Pokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharia has a total population of about 1,574, with approximately 842 males and 732 females. The sex ratio is around 869 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 303 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 37. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.65%, with male literacy at about 54.99% and female literacy near 30.60%. There are around 284 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pokharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pokharia

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

Nearby Villages of Pokharia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokharia