Indian Village Directory

Poshera Village

Poshera is an inhabited village in Mokhada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551972, the Census 2011 record lists 4,417 people in 987 households and the reported area is 1,922.76 hectares. The local references include Mokhada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jawhar at about 9 km.

In short:

Poshera is a village in Mokhada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551972 and 4,417 people in 987 households.

Village Code551972
Population4,417
Households987
Area1,922.76 hectares
Nearest TownJawhar

Detailed village profile

Poshera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,417 people, 1,922.76 hectares of reported area and Jawhar as the nearest town reference for Poshera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Mokhada
CD Block Mokhada
  • Poshera falls under Mokhada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 551972.
  • The record lists 4,417 people living in 987 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,922.76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jawhar.
  • 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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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
Poshera
Census Village Code
551972
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mokhada
Sub-district Census Code
04161
CD Block
Mokhada
Households
987
Population
4,417
Male Population
2,195
Female Population
2,222
Sex Ratio
1,012.3
Area
1,922.76 hectares
Area
19.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Jawhar
Nearest Town Distance
9 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 229.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.48 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.09% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 94.63% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Poshera in the official administrative record. Census village code 551972 and Mokhada CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04161
Village Census Code
551972
CD Block Code
0212
CD Block Name
Mokhada

Location and Distance

Jawhar is the nearest town listed for Poshera, about 9 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 123 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mokhada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
123 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jawhar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Jawhar
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
1,922.76 hectares
Area
19.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,417 people in 987 households, with 2,195 male residents and 2,222 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 0.09% and ST share is 94.63% for Poshera. Population density works out to about 229.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
987
Total Population
4,417
Male Population
2,195
Female Population
2,222
Sex Ratio
1,012.3
Average Household Size
4.48
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.09
ST Population
4,180
ST Male Population
2,083
ST Female Population
2,097
ST Population Share
94.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Poshera list 8 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
8
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Poshera. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Poshera include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Covered Well
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Poshera include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Poshera is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Poshera show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Nagli, net sown area is 1,113.76 hectares and irrigated land is 1,113.76 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Nagli
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
600 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
194.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1113.76
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1113.76

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
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Poshera village located?

Poshera is in Mokhada Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Poshera village in?

Poshera village is in Thane district.

Which state is Poshera village in?

Poshera village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Poshera under?

Poshera comes under Mokhada Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Poshera?

The Census village code of Poshera is 551972.

What is the population of Poshera village?

The village record lists 4,417 people and 987 households for Poshera.

How many households are in Poshera village?

The village record lists 987 households for Poshera.

What is the male and female population of Poshera?

The record lists 2,195 male residents and 2,222 female residents for Poshera.

What is the sex ratio of Poshera village?

The sex ratio of Poshera is 1,012.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Poshera village?

The reported geographical area of Poshera is 1,922.76 hectares.

What is the population density of Poshera village?

The approximate population density of Poshera is 229.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Poshera?

The nearest town listed for Poshera is Jawhar, about 9 km away.

How far is Poshera from the district headquarters?

Poshera is about 123 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Poshera from the sub-district headquarters?

Poshera is about 20 km from Mokhada, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Poshera?

The village facility record lists 8 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Poshera.

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

For Poshera, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Nagli, net sown area is 1,113.76 hectares and irrigated land is 1,113.76 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.