Pokharia - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur
Pokharia is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Naharana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 398427. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 754119 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Pokharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pokharia
Pokharia 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Marichipur | North | 0.62 km |
| Dhanuhar Belari | East | 2.00 km |
| Barabatia | North-East | 2.03 km |
| Sunadhar | North-West | 2.44 km |
| Nagar | West | 2.66 km |
| Dakhinapantal | South-West | 2.72 km |
| Bairakha | North | 2.92 km |
| Balipantal | South-West | 3.07 km |
| Naharana | North | 3.24 km |
| River Block | North-West | 3.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pokharia
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pokharia. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pokharia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pokharia is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pokharia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pokharia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pokharia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pokharia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pokharia
Where is Pokharia located?
Pokharia village is located in Balikuda Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pokharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Pokharia is Naharana.
What is the pincode of Pokharia?
The pincode of Pokharia is 754119.