Pochari - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Pochari is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 100 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pochari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pochari is 565758. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.69 hectares and falls under the 415620 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Pochari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pochari

According to the 2011 Census, Pochari village had a total population of 646 people, including 310 males and 336 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.21%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pochari

Pochari 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 Pochari

Pochari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Pochari is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pochari

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

Health Facilities in Pochari

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

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