Indian Village Directory

Pokharan Village

Pokharan is an inhabited village in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551717 and the Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 165 households. The local references include Dahanu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dahanu at about 5 km.

In short:

Pokharan is a village in Dahanu Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551717 and 622 people in 165 households.

Village Code551717
Population622
Households165
Nearest TownDahanu

Detailed village profile

Pokharan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 622 people and Dahanu as the nearest town reference for Pokharan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Dahanu
CD Block Dahanu
  • Pokharan falls under Dahanu Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 551717.
  • The record lists 622 people living in 165 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dahanu.
  • 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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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

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
Pokharan
Census Village Code
551717
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dahanu
Sub-district Census Code
04158
CD Block
Dahanu
Households
165
Population
622
Male Population
305
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,039.34
Nearest Town
Dahanu
Nearest Town Distance
5 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.

Average Household Size 3.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 4.5% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokharan in the official administrative record. Census village code 551717 and Dahanu CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04158
Village Census Code
551717
CD Block Code
0209
CD Block Name
Dahanu

Location and Distance

Dahanu is the nearest town listed for Pokharan, about 5 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 105 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dahanu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
105 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dahanu
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Dahanu
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 165 households, with 305 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 3.77, and SC share is 10.61% and ST share is 4.5% for Pokharan.

Total Households
165
Total Population
622
Male Population
305
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,039.34
Average Household Size
3.77
SC Population
66
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
10.61
ST Population
28
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
15
ST Population Share
4.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pokharan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
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 Pokharan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pokharan is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Chikoo. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Chikoo

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pokharan village located?

Pokharan is in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Pokharan village in?

Pokharan village is in Thane district.

Which state is Pokharan village in?

Pokharan village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Pokharan under?

Pokharan comes under Dahanu Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pokharan?

The Census village code of Pokharan is 551717.

What is the population of Pokharan village?

The village record lists 622 people and 165 households for Pokharan.

How many households are in Pokharan village?

The village record lists 165 households for Pokharan.

What is the male and female population of Pokharan?

The record lists 305 male residents and 317 female residents for Pokharan.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharan village?

The sex ratio of Pokharan is 1,039.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Pokharan village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Pokharan, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Pokharan?

The nearest town listed for Pokharan is Dahanu, about 5 km away.

How far is Pokharan from the district headquarters?

Pokharan is about 105 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharan from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharan is about 5 km from Dahanu, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokharan?

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

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

For Pokharan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Chikoo.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pokharan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pokharan.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Pokharan.

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.