Pokshyot - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Pokshyot is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Patkura and around 12 km from Kendrapara . Jalapoka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokshyot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokshyot is 396701. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 754210 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pokshyot

According to the 2011 Census, Pokshyot village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 592 males and 603 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.82%, with male literacy at 95.15% and female literacy at 84.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokshyot

Pokshyot 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 Pokshyot

Pokshyot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Pokshyot is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pokshyot is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokshyot

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

Health Facilities in Pokshyot

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

FAQs about Pokshyot