Pohana - Hinganghat, Wardha

Pohana is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Pohana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohana is 534512. The village covers a total geographical area of 1764.81 hectares and falls under the 442307 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Pohana

According to the 2011 Census, Pohana village had a total population of 2,548 people, including 1,325 males and 1,223 females, living in 648 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.00%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 77.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Pohana

Pohana 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 Pohana

Pohana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Pohana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Pohana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pohana

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

Health Facilities in Pohana

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

FAQs about Pohana