Pohi - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Pohi is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Jamai and around 80 km from Chhindwara. Aawariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohi is 494595. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.24 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Pohi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pohi

As per Census 2011, Pohi village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 302 males and 283 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 501 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pohi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pohi

Pohi 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 Pohi

Pohi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Morkadhana, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Pohi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Pohi is about 80 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 Pohi

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

Health Facilities in Pohi

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

FAQs about Pohi