Pokharia

Pokharia is a village located in Champua tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Champua (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Rangamatia is the gram panchayat of Pokharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Pokharia unique in its vibrant Champua-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Pokharia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pokharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pokharia is 385492. The village spans a total geographical area of 380 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758044. Joda is nearest town to Pokharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pokharia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pokharia

Population of Pokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharia has a total population of about 741, with approximately 347 males and 394 females. The sex ratio is around 1135 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 655. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.03%, with male literacy at about 71.47% and female literacy near 46.19%. There are around 166 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pokharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pokharia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pokharia. As per the 2011 stats, Pokharia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pokharia

Knowing the nearby villages of Pokharia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pokharia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokharia