Pokharni

Pokharni is a village located in Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 71km away from sub-district headquarter Kandhar (tehsildar office) and 71km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Pokharni village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Pokharni unique in its vibrant Kandhar-Nanded region. You’ll see Pokharni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pokharni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pokharni is 545416. The village spans a total geographical area of 470 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 471742. Kandhar is nearest town to Pokharni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 71km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pokharni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pokharni

Population of Pokharni

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharni has a total population of about 1,019, with approximately 529 males and 490 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 360 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.53%, with male literacy at about 71.46% and female literacy near 50.82%. There are around 205 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pokharni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pokharni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pokharni. As per the 2011 stats, Pokharni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pokharni

Knowing the nearby villages of Pokharni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pokharni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokharni