Pohkarpur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Pohkarpur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Hansapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pohkarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pohkarpur is 132667. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.1 hectares and falls under the 242042 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pohkarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pohkarpur village had a total population of 787 people, including 433 males and 354 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.27%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 49.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Pohkarpur

Pohkarpur 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 Pohkarpur

Pohkarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Pohkarpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Pohkarpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pohkarpur

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

Health Facilities in Pohkarpur

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

FAQs about Pohkarpur