Pohila - Gola, Gorakhpur

Pohila is a village situated in the Gola tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Pohila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohila is 188009. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.14 hectares and falls under the 273402 pincode. Badhalganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Pohila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pohila

As per Census 2011, Pohila village has a total population of 2,359 people, consisting of 1,200 males and 1,159 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,578 literate and 781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3591,2001,159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301155146
Scheduled Castes (SC)274146128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1395683
Literate Population1,578945633
Illiterate Population781255526

Nearby Villages of Pohila

Pohila 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rajauli KhurdNorth-West0.99 km
Mahuliya KhurdNorth-West1.04 km
Nibi DubeNorth1.08 km
Basukhia KhurdEast1.19 km
Rampur GarhwaNorth-East1.44 km
NewadaWest1.50 km
Mahuliya PoyalNorth1.63 km
BhasauliEast1.84 km
Anand GarhNorth-West1.99 km
MukundwarWest2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pohila

Pohila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badhalganj to Pohila is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Pohila is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pohila

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pohila

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pohila

Where is Pohila located?

Pohila village is located in Gola Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pohila?

Pohila is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pohila?

The pincode of Pohila is 273402.

What is the population of Pohila?

Pohila has a total population of 2,359, including 1,200 males and 1,159 females.

How many households are there in Pohila?

There are 345 households in Pohila.

What is the literacy rate in Pohila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pohila is 66.89%. Male literacy is 78.75% and female literacy is 54.62%.