Pokher Hirde - Mat, Mathura

Pokher Hirde is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Pokhar Hriday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokher Hirde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokher Hirde is 123997. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.01 hectares and falls under the 281204 pincode. Raya is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pokher Hirde 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 Mant Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokher Hirde

According to the 2011 Census, Pokher Hirde village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 707 males and 574 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 812 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokher Hirde

Pokher Hirde 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 Pokher Hirde

Pokher Hirde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raya to Pokher Hirde is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Pokher Hirde is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokher Hirde

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

Health Facilities in Pokher Hirde

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

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