Pokharia - Champua, Keonjhar

Pokharia is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Champua and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 385492. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Champua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokharia

As per Census 2011, Pokharia village has a total population of 741 people, consisting of 347 males and 394 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 655 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pokharia are given below:

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Pokharia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Pokharia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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