Pokhari Village Overview
Pokhari is a village in Mehkar tehsil of Buldana district, Maharashtra. It lies about 18 km from Mehkar tehsil headquarters and around 63 km from Buldana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shivaji Nagar is the Gram Panchayat for Pokhari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pokhari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari is 528938. The village covers a geographical area of 318.16 hectares. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Pokhari
Population & Demographics of Pokhari
This section provides population and demographic details of Pokhari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 418 | 219 | 199 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 26 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 320 | 182 | 138 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 37 | 61 |
Key population details of Pokhari village are given below:
- Pokhari village is a small village with a total population of around 418, including approximately 219 males and 199 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 42 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pokhari village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.56%.
- There are around 108 households in Pokhari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pokhari
Transport facilities help residents of Pokhari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pokhari
The following villages are located close to Pokhari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pokhari
- Where is Pokhari located?
- Pokhari village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldana district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pokhari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pokhari is Shivaji Nagar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Pokhari?
- Pokhari has a total population of 418, including 219 males and 199 females.
- How many households are there in Pokhari?
- There are 108 households in Pokhari.
- What is the literacy rate in Pokhari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pokhari is 76.56%. Male literacy is 83.11% and female literacy is 69.35%.