Poha - Karanja, Washim

Poha is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Poha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poha is 530969. The village covers a total geographical area of 1889.39 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Poha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Poha

According to the 2011 Census, Poha village had a total population of 4,930 people, including 2,556 males and 2,374 females, living in 1,117 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.03%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 73.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Poha

Poha 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 Poha

Public transport in the Poha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Poha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Poha is about 72 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 Poha

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

Health Facilities in Poha

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

FAQs about Poha