Pokhari - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Pokhari is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 101 km from Tehri and around 101 km from New Tehri. Pokhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari is 043738. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.97 hectares and falls under the 249196 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

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

Population of Pokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhari village had a total population of 367 people, including 165 males and 202 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.31%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 59.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhari

Pokhari 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 Pokhari

Pokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Pokhari is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pokhari is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhari

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

Health Facilities in Pokhari

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

FAQs about Pokhari