Pokasungha - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Pokasungha is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Rajasunakhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokasungha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokasungha is 406762. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Pokasungha

As per Census 2011, Pokasungha village has a total population of 40 people, consisting of 22 males and 18 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokasungha

Pokasungha 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 Pokasungha

Pokasungha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Pokasungha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokasungha

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

Health Facilities in Pokasungha

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

FAQs about Pokasungha