Pohara - Kuhi, Nagpur

Pohara is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Hardoli(n) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohara is 536507. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.17 hectares and falls under the 441210 pincode. Nagpur is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Pohara

According to the 2011 Census, Pohara village had a total population of 169 people, including 90 males and 79 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 71.23%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1699079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16106
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1146252
Illiterate Population552827

Nearby Villages of Pohara

Pohara 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)
Borada(rithi)North1.42 km
ChannaSouth1.80 km
KujbaNorth-West2.42 km
Pratappur(rithi)East2.70 km
ChichalSouth-West2.82 km
KesoriSouth3.61 km
Shiwani(rithi)South-West3.92 km
Yedmepar (rithi)North-East4.04 km
AmtiNorth4.22 km
BothliSouth-East4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pohara

Pohara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamhni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagpur to Pohara is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Pohara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pohara

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

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

Health Facilities in Pohara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pohara 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 Pohara

Where is Pohara located?

Pohara village is located in Kuhi Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pohara?

The Gram Panchayat of Pohara is Hardoli(n).

What is the pincode of Pohara?

The pincode of Pohara is 441210.

What is the population of Pohara?

Pohara had a total population of 169, including 90 males and 79 females.

How many households are there in Pohara?

Pohara had 37 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pohara was 74.51%. Male literacy was 77.50% and female literacy was 71.23%.