Pokharia - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Pokharia is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Badampahar and around 112 km from Baripada. Jhipabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 388366. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Pokharia village had a total population of 675 people, including 330 males and 345 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 51.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pokharia. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pokharia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pokharia is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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:

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