All Information About Pokhari Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pokhari Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pokhari is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pokhari - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 286 |
| District | Chamoli |
| Census Code 2011 | 286 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 58 |
| Number of Villages | 110 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Garhwal (Code: 26) |
| Assembly Constituency | Badrinath (Code: 288) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Badrinath | Rajendra Singh Bhandari ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pokhari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
35,890
M: 16,959
F: 18,931 |
| Rural |
35,890
M: 16,959
F: 18,931 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 8,244
Population Distribution
Total: 35,890 (Male: 16,959, Female: 18,931)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,640 (Male: 2,449, Female: 2,191)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,458 (Male: 4,157, Female: 4,301)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 104 (Male: 52, Female: 52)
Literate Population
Total: 25,940 (Male: 13,796, Female: 12,144)
Illiterate Population
Total: 9,950 (Male: 3,163, Female: 6,787)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 17,258 (Male: 7,853, Female: 9,405)
Main Workers
Total: 11,184 (Male: 5,438, Female: 5,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,074 (Male: 2,415, Female: 3,659)
Non-Workers
Total: 18,632 (Male: 9,106, Female: 9,526)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,718 (Male: 2,828, Female: 4,890)
- Agricultural Laborers: 66 (Male: 31, Female: 35)
- Household Industry Workers: 703 (Male: 376, Female: 327)
- Other Workers: 2,697 (Male: 2,203, Female: 494)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,500 (Male: 1,560, Female: 2,940)
- Agricultural Laborers: 222 (Male: 88, Female: 134)
- Household Industry Workers: 208 (Male: 111, Female: 97)
- Other Workers: 1,144 (Male: 656, Female: 488)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pokhari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
35,890
M: 16,959
F: 18,931 |
| Rural |
35,890
M: 16,959
F: 18,931 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 8,244
Population Distribution
Total: 35,890 (Male: 16,959, Female: 18,931)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,640 (Male: 2,449, Female: 2,191)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,458 (Male: 4,157, Female: 4,301)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 104 (Male: 52, Female: 52)
Literate Population
Total: 25,940 (Male: 13,796, Female: 12,144)
Illiterate Population
Total: 9,950 (Male: 3,163, Female: 6,787)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 17,258 (Male: 7,853, Female: 9,405)
Main Workers
Total: 11,184 (Male: 5,438, Female: 5,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,074 (Male: 2,415, Female: 3,659)
Non-Workers
Total: 18,632 (Male: 9,106, Female: 9,526)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,718 (Male: 2,828, Female: 4,890)
- Agricultural Laborers: 66 (Male: 31, Female: 35)
- Household Industry Workers: 703 (Male: 376, Female: 327)
- Other Workers: 2,697 (Male: 2,203, Female: 494)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,500 (Male: 1,560, Female: 2,940)
- Agricultural Laborers: 222 (Male: 88, Female: 134)
- Household Industry Workers: 208 (Male: 111, Female: 97)
- Other Workers: 1,144 (Male: 656, Female: 488)
Grampanchayat List of Pokhari Tehsil/Taluka
Pokhari Tehsil comprises 58 Gram Panchayats and 110 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pokhari. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pokhari
Pokhari is located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand State, India.
Pokhari Tehsil has 110 villages.
Pokhari has a total of 58 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pokhari is 35,890.
In Pokhari, there are 16,959 males and 18,931 females.
There are 4,640 children in Pokhari, comprising 2,449 males and 2,191 females.
In Pokhari, the literate population is 25,940 (13,796 males and 12,144 females). The illiterate population is 9,950 (3,163 males and 6,787 females).