Pohi - Murtijapur, Akola

Pohi is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Pohi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohi is 530239. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pohi

According to the 2011 Census, Pohi village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 603 males and 551 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.15%, with male literacy at 92.27% and female literacy at 77.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 574, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Pohi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Pohi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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