Pokhri Village Overview
Pokhri is a village in Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 37 km from Pratapnagar tehsil headquarters and around 86 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pokhari Bhadura is the Gram Panchayat for Pokhri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pokhri 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 Pokhri is 043483. The village covers a geographical area of 62.84 hectares and has a pincode of 249165. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.
Location Map of Pokhri
Population & Demographics of Pokhri
This section provides population and demographic details of Pokhri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 445 | 209 | 236 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 211 | 103 | 108 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 253 | 135 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 192 | 74 | 118 |
Key population details of Pokhri village are given below:
- Pokhri village is a small village with a total population of around 445, including approximately 209 males and 236 females, with a sex ratio of 1129 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 211 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pokhri village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.85%.
- There are around 97 households in Pokhri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pokhri
Transport facilities help residents of Pokhri 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pokhri
The following villages are located close to Pokhri 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 Pokhri
- Where is Pokhri located?
- Pokhri village is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pokhri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pokhri is Pokhari Bhadura (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pokhri?
- The pincode of Pokhri is 249165.
- What is the population of Pokhri?
- Pokhri has a total population of 445, including 209 males and 236 females.
- How many households are there in Pokhri?
- There are 97 households in Pokhri.
- What is the literacy rate in Pokhri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pokhri is 56.85%. Male literacy is 64.59% and female literacy is 50.00%.