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Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Azamnagar Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225265, the Census 2011 record lists 350 people in 79 households and the reported area is 44.71 hectares. The local references include Jokar Gram Panchayat, Azamnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 34 km.

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Quick answer: Pokharia is a village in Azamnagar Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225265 and 350 people in 79 households.
Village Code225265
Population350
Households79
Area44.71 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Pokharia
Census Village Code
225265
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Azamnagar
Sub-district Census Code
01148
CD Block
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat
Jokar
Households
79
Population
350
Male Population
185
Female Population
165
Sex Ratio
891.89
Area
44.71 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 350 people, 44.71 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockAzamnagar
Gram PanchayatJOKAR
  • Pokharia falls under Azamnagar Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225265.
  • The record lists 350 people living in 79 households.
  • The reported village area is 44.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density782.82 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 225265, Jokar Gram Panchayat and Azamnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01148
Village Census Code
225265
CD Block Code
0136
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Jokar

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 34 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Azamnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
34 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
44.71 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 350 people in 79 households, with 185 male residents and 165 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 3.71% and ST share is 46% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 782.82 people per sq km.

Total Households
79
Total Population
350
Male Population
185
Female Population
165
Sex Ratio
891.89
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
3.71
ST Population
161
ST Male Population
83
ST Female Population
78
ST Population Share
46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pokharia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pokharia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pokharia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.79 hectares and irrigated land is 24.47 hectares (66.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.88
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.32 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
24.47
Canals Area In Hectares
24.47 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pokharia

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 56%
Central Bank of India 4 44%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Salmara College Rd. Khersa No. 237 Salmari Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113
State Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Central Bank of India ATM 855122 Katihar Azamnagar Khuriyal Khuriyal Khuriyal, P. O. Dhumnagar, Teh.katihar, 855122, Katihar, Bihar, 855122
State Bank of India ATM 854317 Katihar Azamnagar Bagdar Bagdar Bagdar, P. O. Mukuria, Teh.katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317
Central Bank of India ATM 855122 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Azamnagar at and Post Azamnagar, Katihar Tehsil, Katihar, Bihar, 855122
State Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Azamnagar Salmara State Bank of India Salmari State Bank of India Salmari, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar, Katihar, Bihar…
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in Azamnagar Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pokharia under?

Pokharia comes under Azamnagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pokharia?

The Census village code of Pokharia is 225265.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under JOKAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Azamnagar.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 350 people and 79 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 79 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 185 male residents and 165 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 891.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 44.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 782.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pokharia?

The nearest town listed for Pokharia is Katihar, about 34 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 34 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 8 km from Azamnagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pokharia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pokharia?

For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.79 hectares and irrigated land is 24.47 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pokharia?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pokharia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.