Pojhar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Pojhar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Murkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pojhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pojhar is 428456. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pojhar

According to the 2011 Census, Pojhar village had a total population of 404 people, including 193 males and 211 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.48%, with male literacy at 56.89% and female literacy at 30.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Pojhar

Pojhar 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 Pojhar

Public transport in the Pojhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Pojhar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pojhar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pojhar

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

Health Facilities in Pojhar

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

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