Pochhyara - Neturia, Purulia

Pochhyara is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from Neturia and around 65.3 km from Purulia. Digha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pochhyara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pochhyara is 330432. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.24 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pochhyara

According to the 2011 Census, Pochhyara village had a total population of 633 people, including 319 males and 314 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.33%, with male literacy at 67.49% and female literacy at 42.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Pochhyara

Pochhyara 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 Pochhyara

Pochhyara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Pochhyara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pochhyara is about 65.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pochhyara

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

Health Facilities in Pochhyara

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

FAQs about Pochhyara