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 Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pohila

According to the 2011 Census, Pohila village had a total population of 2,359 people, including 1,200 males and 1,159 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.68%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pohila