Pohi - Uran, Raigad

Pohi is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Windhane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohi is 553322. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 400702 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Uran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pohi

According to the 2011 Census, Pohi village had a total population of 40 people, including 19 males and 21 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 90.48%.

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

Pohi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasayani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Pohi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pohi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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