Indian Village Directory

Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Ramnagar Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216239, the Census 2011 record lists 703 people in 151 households and the reported area is 302 hectares. The local references include Parsauni Gram Panchayat, Ramnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ramnagar at about 10 km.

In short:

Pokharia is a village in Ramnagar Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216239 and 703 people in 151 households.

Village Code216239
Population703
Households151
Area302 hectares
Nearest TownRamnagar

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 703 people, 302 hectares of reported area and Ramnagar as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Ramnagar
CD Block Ramnagar
Gram Panchayat parsauni
  • Pokharia falls under Ramnagar Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216239.
  • The record lists 703 people living in 151 households.
  • The reported village area is 302 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ramnagar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Pokharia
Census Village Code
216239
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramnagar
Sub-district Census Code
01014
CD Block
Ramnagar
Gram Panchayat
Parsauni
Households
151
Population
703
Male Population
370
Female Population
333
Sex Ratio
900
Area
302 hectares
Area
3.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Ramnagar
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 232.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 68.85% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 45% 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 216239, Parsauni Gram Panchayat and Ramnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01014
Village Census Code
216239
CD Block Code
0002
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Ramnagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Parsauni

Location and Distance

Ramnagar is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 10 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ramnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ramnagar
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Ramnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
302 hectares
Area
3.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 703 people in 151 households, with 370 male residents and 333 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 26.74% and ST share is 68.85% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 232.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
151
Total Population
703
Male Population
370
Female Population
333
Sex Ratio
900
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
188
SC Male Population
96
SC Female Population
92
SC Population Share
26.74
ST Population
484
ST Male Population
258
ST Female Population
226
ST Population Share
68.85
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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.5 hectares

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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 273.27 hectares and irrigated land is 122.9 hectares (45% 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
5.78
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
273.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
150.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
122.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
102.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in Ramnagar Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

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 Ramnagar 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 216239.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under parsauni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ramnagar.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 703 people and 151 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 151 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 370 male residents and 333 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 900 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 302 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 232.78 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 Ramnagar, about 10 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 60 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 10 km from Ramnagar, 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 273.27 hectares and irrigated land is 122.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pokharia.

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.