Pokhri

Pokhri is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 49km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 155km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Pokhari Aathigaon is the gram panchayat of Pokhri village.

Here you can discover what makes Pokhri unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Pokhri’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 Pokhri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pokhri is 049865. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Pokhri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 155km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pokhri 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 Pokhri

Population of Pokhri

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhri has a total population of about 544, with approximately 219 males and 325 females. The sex ratio is around 1484 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 22 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 54.23%, with male literacy at about 74.43% and female literacy near 40.62%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pokhri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pokhri

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokhri