Pokhara - Zamania, Ghazipur

Pokhara is a village situated in the Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zamania and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Pachokhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhara is 206513. The village covers a total geographical area of 1214.3 hectares and falls under the 232329 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pokhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Zamania Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhara village had a total population of 11,278 people, including 5,934 males and 5,344 females, living in 1,682 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.77%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhara

Pokhara 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 Pokhara

Pokhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dildarnagar Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Pokhara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Pokhara is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhara

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

Health Facilities in Pokhara

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

FAQs about Pokhara