Poghat - Mangrulpir, Washim

Poghat is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Poghat Ghota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poghat is 530740. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.69 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Poghat

According to the 2011 Census, Poghat village had a total population of 1,837 people, including 941 males and 896 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 90.17% and female literacy at 78.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Poghat

Poghat 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 Poghat

Poghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Poghat is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Poghat is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poghat

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

Health Facilities in Poghat

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

FAQs about Poghat