Pohi - Achalpur, Amravati

Pohi is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Sindhi Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohi is 531976. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.33 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pohi

As per Census 2011, Pohi village has a total population of 661 people, consisting of 339 males and 322 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population661339322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663531
Scheduled Castes (SC)1778889
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412318
Literate Population535290245
Illiterate Population1264977

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kawitha KhNorth-West1.29 km
Kushta Bk.South-East1.53 km
Tuljapur JahagirEast2.06 km
KhamboraNorth-East2.32 km
Kushta Kh.South2.68 km
Walni KhNorth2.68 km
Walni Bk.South-West2.74 km
BhilonaNorth-East2.77 km
SurwadaEast3.14 km
RayaniWest3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pohi

Pohi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Pohi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Pohi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pohi

Where is Pohi located?

Pohi village is located in Achalpur Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pohi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pohi is Sindhi Bk..

What is the pincode of Pohi?

The pincode of Pohi is 444808.

What is the population of Pohi?

Pohi has a total population of 661, including 339 males and 322 females.

How many households are there in Pohi?

There are 165 households in Pohi.

What is the literacy rate in Pohi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pohi is 80.94%. Male literacy is 85.55% and female literacy is 76.09%.