Pokhari

Pokhari is a Town and Tehsil in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Pokhari Block (CD) is 00286. The total area of Pokhari Tehsil is 254 km². Pokhari has a sex ratio of approximately 1116 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pokhari Tehsil

Pokhari Tehsil has a total of 140 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Pokhari Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pokhari Tehsil

The population profile of Pokhari Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Pokhari Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 35,890 people. Includes nearly 16,959 males and 18,931 females. Rural population is about 35,890 people.
• There are around 4,640 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,449 boys and 2,191 girls.
• Literate population is about 25,940 people. Non-literate population is around 9,950 people.
• There are nearly 8,244 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pokhari Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pokhari Tehsil is approximately 8,458 people, including 4,157 males and 4,301 females. Around 8,458 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pokhari Tehsil is about 104 people, including 52 males and 52 females. Around 104 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 141 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 141 people per sq. km.