Pokhari - Bhokardan, Jalna

Pokhari is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Pokhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari is 547269. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.2 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Buldana is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pokhari

As per Census 2011, Pokhari village has a total population of 1,015 people, consisting of 531 males and 484 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhari

Pokhari 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 Pokhari

Public transport in the Pokhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buldana to Pokhari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Pokhari is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pokhari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pokhari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pokhari village are given below:

FAQs about Pokhari