Pokharia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Pokharia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 395957. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 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 Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharia village had a total population of 696 people, including 338 males and 358 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.88%, with male literacy at 96.39% and female literacy at 87.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pokharia

Pokharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Pokharia is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pokharia is about 44 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 Pokharia

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

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:

FAQs about Pokharia