Pokharia - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Pokharia is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Jhalda and around 45 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokharia is 331350. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.03 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode.

Pokharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Pokharia

Pokharia 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 Pokharia

The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Pokharia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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