Where is Pokharia village located?
Pokharia is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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Pokharia Village
Pokharia is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216670, the Census 2011 record lists 2,796 people in 488 households and the reported area is 85 hectares. The local references include Pokharia Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 5 km.
Village Code216670
Population2,796
Households488
Area85 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pokharia
- Census Village Code
- 216670
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narkatiaganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01017
- CD Block
- Narkatiaganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Pokharia
- Households
- 488
- Population
- 2,796
- Male Population
- 1,436
- Female Population
- 1,360
- Sex Ratio
- 947.08
- Area
- 85 hectares
- Area
- 0.85 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pokharia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,796 people, 85 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pokharia falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216670.
- The record lists 2,796 people living in 488 households.
- The reported village area is 85 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density3,289.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.7%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 216670, Pokharia Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01017
- Village Census Code
- 216670
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Narkatiaganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pokharia
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 5 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Narkatiaganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 46 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 85 hectares
- Area
- 0.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,796 people in 488 households, with 1,436 male residents and 1,360 female residents. The average household size is 5.73, and SC share is 22.82% and ST share is 1.54% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 3,289.41 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 488
- Total Population
- 2,796
- Male Population
- 1,436
- Female Population
- 1,360
- Sex Ratio
- 947.08
- Average Household Size
- 5.73
- SC Population
- 638
- SC Male Population
- 329
- SC Female Population
- 309
- SC Population Share
- 22.82
- ST Population
- 43
- ST Male Population
- 20
- ST Female Population
- 23
- ST Population Share
- 1.54
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pokharia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pokharia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pokharia include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pokharia is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 38.58 hectares and irrigated land is 36.53 hectares (94.7% 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
- 19.12
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.24 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 17.06 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 38.58
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.05 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 36.53
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 36.53 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pokharia village in?
Pokharia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Pokharia village in?
Pokharia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pokharia under?
Pokharia comes under Narkatiaganj 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 216670.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?
Pokharia is listed under Pokharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.
What is the population of Pokharia village?
The village record lists 2,796 people and 488 households for Pokharia.
How many households are in Pokharia village?
The village record lists 488 households for Pokharia.
What is the male and female population of Pokharia?
The record lists 1,436 male residents and 1,360 female residents for Pokharia.
What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?
The sex ratio of Pokharia is 947.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pokharia village?
The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 85 hectares.
What is the population density of Pokharia village?
The approximate population density of Pokharia is 3,289.41 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 Narkatiyaganj, about 5 km away.
How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?
Pokharia is about 46 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pokharia is about 5 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Pokharia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pokharia?
For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 38.58 hectares and irrigated land is 36.53 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pokharia.