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

According to the 2011 Census, Pohi village had a total population of 661 people, including 339 males and 322 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.92%, with male literacy at 95.39% and female literacy at 84.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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, 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.

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:

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