Pokharia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pokharia Village has a population of 3.16 k (3,159) with 1.62 k (1,617) males and 1.54 k (1,542) females.The sex ratio in Pokharia is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pokharia Village is 486 (486) which is 15.38% of Pokharia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pokharia Village is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pokharia village is listed as part of the Jharpokharia Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Mayurbhanj District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.16 k

Toatl Population

1.62 k

Male Population

1.54 k

Female Population

Pokharia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pokharia Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.50 k (3,498), indicating a 10.73% increased from Pokharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.78 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.

Pokharia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pokharia Village estimated population is projected to be 3.52 k (3,520), projecting a 11.42% increased from Pokharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.79 k, and the estimated female population is 1.73 k.

Pokharia Literacy Rate

Pokharia Village has a literacy rate of 54.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pokharia Village is 69.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pokharia Village is 39.06 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pokharia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.51 69.49 39.06
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 54.51 69.49 39.06

Pokharia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pokharia Village is 503 (503) with 257 (257) males and 246 (246) females, which is 15.92% of Pokharia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Pokharia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pokharia Village is 2.45 k (2,452) with 1.27 k (1,266) males and 1.19 k (1,186) females, which is 77.62% of Pokharia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pokharia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 954

Pokharia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pokharia Village are 768 (768).

Pokharia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pokharia Village, there are about 1.65 k (1,646) workers, making up nearly 52.11% of the Pokharia Village total population. Out of these, around 960 (960) are male workers, and about 686 (686) are female workers.

Pokharia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.50 k (3,498) 10.73%
2025 3.52 k (3,520) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 3.54 k (3,539) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 3.56 k (3,556) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 3.57 k (3,572) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 3.59 k (3,589) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 3.61 k (3,606) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 3.62 k (3,619) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 3.63 k (3,631) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 3.64 k (3,642) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 3.65 k (3,654) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 3.67 k (3,665) 16% 0.36 %
2036 3.68 k (3,677) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pokharia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.68 k (3,677), with a male population of 1.86 k (1,864) and a female population of 1.81 k (1,812). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Pokharia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Pokharia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pokharidiha 950
2 Kalapani 762
3 Balidiha 254
4 Dumurdiha 889
5 Murgadihi 84
6 Kapadiha 823
7 Digarisol 450
8 Baliajoka 421
9 Bhadua 234
10 Bhadua Samil Bachhuribandh 151

Pokharia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pokharia is 3.16 k (3,159).

The estimated population of Pokharia in 2024 is approximately 3.50 k (3,498).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pokharia is 503 (15.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.45 k (77.62%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pokharia is 54.51%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 39.06%.

The sex ratio in Pokharia is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Pokharia population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.