Pokharni
About Pokharni
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pokharni village is 486554. Pokharni village is located in Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Khirkiya (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Harda. As per 2009 stats, Pokharni village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1000.4 hectares. Pokharni has a total population of 2,735 peoples, out of which male population is 1,391 while female population is 1,344. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pokharni village is 57.29% out of which 67.43% males and 46.80% females are literate. There are about 599 houses in pokharni village.
When it comes to administration, Pokharni village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Pokharni village comes under Harda Vidhan Sabha constituency & Betul Lok Sabha constituency. Khirkiya is nearest town to pokharni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
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Population of Pokharni
The population details of Pokharni cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,735 | 1,391 | 1,344 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 432 | 220 | 212 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 883 | 460 | 423 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 310 | 148 | 162 |
| Literate Population | 1,567 | 938 | 629 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,168 | 453 | 715 |
Connectivity of Pokharni
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pokharni
Where is Pokharni located?
Pokharni village is situated in Khirkiya Tehsil, within the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pokharni?
Pokharni serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Pokharni as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pokharni is 2,735, with 1,391 males and 1,344 females.
How many households are there in Pokharni as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pokharni village has a total of 599 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pokharni as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pokharni is 57.29%. The male literacy rate is 67.43%, while the female literacy rate is 46.80%.