Pokharni - Kandhar, Nanded

Pokharni is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 71 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Pokharni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharni is 545416. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Pokharni

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharni village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 529 males and 490 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.98%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 57.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokharni

Pokharni 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 Pokharni

Public transport in the Pokharni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Pokharni is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Pokharni is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokharni

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

Health Facilities in Pokharni

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

FAQs about Pokharni