Pokhari Village Overview
Pokhari is a village in Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 55 km from Pratapnagar tehsil headquarters and around 116 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pokhari Ramoli is the Gram Panchayat for Pokhari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pokhari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari is 043432. The village covers a geographical area of 67.23 hectares and has a pincode of 249165. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.
Location Map of Pokhari
Population & Demographics of Pokhari
This section provides population and demographic details of Pokhari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 664 | 337 | 327 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 128 | 69 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 399 | 206 | 193 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 326 | 213 | 113 |
| Illiterate Population | 338 | 124 | 214 |
Key population details of Pokhari village are given below:
- Pokhari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 664, including approximately 337 males and 327 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 399 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pokhari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 49.10%.
- There are around 118 households in Pokhari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pokhari
Transport facilities help residents of Pokhari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pokhari
The following villages are located close to Pokhari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pokhari
- Where is Pokhari located?
- Pokhari village is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pokhari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pokhari is Pokhari Ramoli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pokhari?
- The pincode of Pokhari is 249165.
- What is the population of Pokhari?
- Pokhari has a total population of 664, including 337 males and 327 females.
- How many households are there in Pokhari?
- There are 118 households in Pokhari.
- What is the literacy rate in Pokhari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pokhari is 49.10%. Male literacy is 63.20% and female literacy is 34.56%.