Pochawaram - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Pochawaram is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Chincholi and around 113 km from Gulbarga. Konchawarm serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pochawaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pochawaram is 620379. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.26 hectares and falls under the 585305 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pochawaram

According to the 2011 Census, Pochawaram village had a total population of 1,115 people, including 545 males and 570 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.94%, with male literacy at 67.29% and female literacy at 49.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Pochawaram

Pochawaram 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 Pochawaram

Pochawaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marpalli, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Pochawaram is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Pochawaram is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pochawaram

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

Health Facilities in Pochawaram

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

FAQs about Pochawaram