Pokhkri - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Pokhkri is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Narendra Nagar and around 58 km from New Tehri. Palogi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokhkri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhkri is 044546. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.47 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Pokhkri 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pokhkri

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhkri village had a total population of 97 people, including 61 males and 36 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 590 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.76%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhkri

Pokhkri 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 Pokhkri

Pokhkri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Pokhkri is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pokhkri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhkri

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

Health Facilities in Pokhkri

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

FAQs about Pokhkri