Pokhari

Pokhari is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Pokhari Bhairang is the gram panchayat of Pokhari village.

Here you can discover what makes Pokhari unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Pokhari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pokhari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pokhari is 050054. The village spans a total geographical area of 171.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 252622. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Pokhari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 90km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pokhari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pokhari

Population of Pokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhari has a total population of about 450, with approximately 211 males and 239 females. The sex ratio is around 1132 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.33%, with male literacy at about 72.04% and female literacy near 55.65%. There are around 118 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pokhari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pokhari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pokhari. As per the 2011 stats, Pokhari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pokhari

Knowing the nearby villages of Pokhari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pokhari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokhari