Pokharia - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Pokharia is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Raruan and around 142 km from Baripada. Baria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 388763. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia 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 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 805 people, including 367 males and 438 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.80%, with male literacy at 61.89% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Pokharia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pokharia is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 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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