Pokdanda - Chandwara, Koderma

Pokdanda is a village situated in the Chandwara subdivision of Koderma district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from Chandwara and around 18 km from Koderma. Pipradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokdanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokdanda is 350086. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 825409 pincode. Jhumri Tilaiya is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pokdanda

According to the 2011 Census, Pokdanda village had a total population of 1,071 people, including 533 males and 538 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.09%, with male literacy at 61.78% and female literacy at 44.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokdanda

Pokdanda 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 Pokdanda

Pokdanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Larabad, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Koderma to Pokdanda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokdanda

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

Health Facilities in Pokdanda

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

FAQs about Pokdanda