Pokhari - Loha, Nanded

Pokhari is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Pokhri serves as the Village Panchayat for Pokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari is 545235. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.03 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhari village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 560 males and 515 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 59.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

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 Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Pokhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Pokhari is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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