Poha Village Overview
Poha is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 15 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Poha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Poha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poha is 530969. The village covers a geographical area of 1889.39 hectares and has a pincode of 444405. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Poha
Population & Demographics of Poha
This section provides population and demographic details of Poha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,930 | 2,556 | 2,374 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 579 | 305 | 274 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 488 | 248 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 153 | 84 | 69 |
| Literate Population | 3,569 | 2,025 | 1,544 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,361 | 531 | 830 |
Key population details of Poha village are given below:
- Poha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,930, including approximately 2,556 males and 2,374 females, with a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 488 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 153 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Poha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.39%.
- There are around 1,117 households in Poha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Poha
Transport facilities help residents of Poha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Poha
The following villages are located close to Poha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poha
- Where is Poha located?
- Poha village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Poha?
- Poha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Poha?
- The pincode of Poha is 444405.
- What is the population of Poha?
- Poha has a total population of 4,930, including 2,556 males and 2,374 females.
- How many households are there in Poha?
- There are 1,117 households in Poha.
- What is the literacy rate in Poha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poha is 72.39%. Male literacy is 79.23% and female literacy is 65.04%.