Pohi - Nandgaon, Nashik

Pohi is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kasabkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohi is 550391. The village covers a total geographical area of 685 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Nandgaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pohi

According to the 2011 Census, Pohi village had a total population of 654 people, including 357 males and 297 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.60%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 44.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Pohi

Pohi 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 Pohi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pohi. The nearest railway station is Pimpar Khed, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandgaon to Pohi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Pohi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pohi

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

Health Facilities in Pohi

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

FAQs about Pohi