Pokhra - Sagri, Azamgarh

Pokhra is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Pokhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhra is 192803. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.1 hectares and falls under the 276122 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pokhra

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhra village had a total population of 713 people, including 340 males and 373 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 58.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhra

Pokhra 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 Pokhra

Pokhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Pokhra is about 38 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 Pokhra

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

Health Facilities in Pokhra

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

FAQs about Pokhra