Pokharni village, Biloli taluka | Pincode 431710

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LGD code: 545052
Pincode: 431710
Post office: Biloli
Population: 845
Households: 172
Literacy rate: 61.9%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 456
Distance to district centre: 81 km
Distance to mandal centre: 77 km
Distance to Mumbai: 405 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 267 km
Nearest railway station: Pokharni Narsimha · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Khalikar Children's Hospital · 16 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pokharni compares

By population, Pokharni ranks #61 of 89 villages in Biloli mandal.

Literacy rate

61.9%

+3.5% vs mandal average

Pokharni: 61.9%
Biloli mandal: 58.4%
Nanded district: 65.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

Same as the mandal average

Pokharni: 956
Biloli mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Pokharni: 4.9
Biloli mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pokharni at a glance

Pokharni is a village of 845 people in 172 households (Census 2011) in Biloli taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra, the 61st-largest of 89 villages in Biloli taluka. Literacy is 62%, 4 points above the taluka average of 58% and the sex ratio is 956 women per 1,000 men. It lies 81 km from the Nanded district centre, 26 km from Palam, the nearest town, under 1 km from Pokharni Narsimha railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 431710, served by Biloli post office; the LGD village code is 545052. The nearest hospital or health centre is Khalikar Children's Hospital, 16 km away. The village votes in Naigaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Sambhajirao Pawar. The population is estimated at 996 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pokharni · this village	845	62%	—
Pokharni · Nanded	555	69%	0 km N
Pokharni · Walwa	1,727	76%	0 km N
Pokharni · Jintur	448	63%	0 km N
Pokharni · Parbhani	4,481	62%	0 km N
Pokharni · Kandhar	1,019	62%	0 km N
Ambetakli · Parbhani	1,646	58%	1.8 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pokharni

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Biloli
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 74
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 354
Irrigated area (ha): 306
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Pokharni

LGD code: 545052
Pincode: 431710
Post office: Biloli
Population (Census 2011): 845
Population (projected 2026): 996
Households: 172
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 61.9%
Coordinates: 19.11922°N, 76.73212°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nanded
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Naigaon
Member of Parliament: Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Sambhajirao Pawar
Block / Mandal: Biloli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nanded district level

Then & Now

Pokharni — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

845

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

996

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

172

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

203

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 845Census 2011
Households: 172Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2032026 projection
Active job cards: 1,87,823MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,15,051MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nanded district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nanded district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nanded district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Pokharni

Mandal centre

Biloli · ≈ 77 km

≈ 2 h 37 min by car · 3 h 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nanded · ≈ 81 km

≈ 2 h 46 min by car · 3 h 17 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,286 people

Palam · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 4 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai405 kmcapital
Hyderabad267 km
Bengaluru690 km
Chennai770 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPokharni Narsimha<1 km
Bus stopParbhani Bus Station16 km
Hospital / PHCKhalikar Children's Hospital16 km
ATM / bankJankalyan Sahakari Bank Parbhani18 km
CollegeMatoshri College55 km
Police stationPalam Police Station26 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Pokharni

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🛕Shri Pokharni Narsinha TempleTemple2.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Maharashtra farmers hold protests, seek drought aid; doing everything possible, won’t let them suffer: CM

Reported by The Hindu.

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Sep

newsSTATE

Dry spell grips Maharashtra as 83 talukas in 19 districts get no rain

Reported by The Assam Tribune.

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Sep

newsSTATE

Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Ganeshotsav

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Nanded & Maharashtra

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Maharashtra farmers hold protests, seek drought aid; doing everything possible, won’t let them suffer: CM
The Hindu6h ago
Dry spell grips Maharashtra as 83 talukas in 19 districts get no rain
The Assam Tribune19h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR20h ago
Distressed farmers in Maharashtra run tractors over failing soybean crops
The Times of Indiayesterday
Solar irrigation expands farming in Maharashtra village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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How solar-powered water access helped bring 96 acres under cultivation in a Maharashtra village
Down To Earth2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pokharni

What is the pincode of Pokharni?

The pincode of Pokharni, Biloli taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra is 431710. The post office is Biloli.

Which post office delivers to Pokharni?

Mail for Pokharni is delivered through Biloli post office, pincode 431710, in Biloli taluka, Nanded district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pokharni located?

Pokharni is a village in Biloli taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Pokharni as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pokharni village has a population of 845 across 172 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokharni in?

Pokharni falls under the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pokharni in?

Pokharni falls under the Naigaon assembly constituency (AC #89) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Pokharni?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pokharni village is 61.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Pokharni?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pokharni village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pokharni?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pokharni, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pokharni from Nanded district centre?

Pokharni is approximately 81 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nanded district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pokharni?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pokharni village is 545052.

Which is the nearest town to Pokharni?

Palam (population 14,286, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Pokharni in a straight line.

How big is Pokharni compared to other villages in Biloli taluka?

Pokharni ranks 61 of 89 villages in Biloli taluka by Census 2011 population (845 residents).

How far is Pokharni from Mumbai?

Pokharni is about 405 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 527 km.

How far is Pokharni from Hyderabad?

Pokharni is about 267 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 348 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pokharni?

Pokharni Narsimha is the nearest railway station to Pokharni, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pokharni?

Parbhani Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Pokharni, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokharni?

Khalikar Children's Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokharni, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokharni?

Jankalyan Sahakari Bank Parbhani is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokharni, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Pokharni?

Pokharni falls under Naigaon assembly constituency (AC 89). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Sambhajirao Pawar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pokharni?

Pokharni is in Nanded Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan (INC).

What is the population of Pokharni in 2026?

Pokharni is estimated at 996 people in 2026, up about 18% from 845 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pokharni in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Pokharni in Nanded district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)