Pokharaira

26°04′16″N 85°12′12.4″E / 26.07111°N 85.203444°E / 26.07111; 85.203444CountryIndiaStateBiharDistrictMuzaffarpurLanguages • OfficialMaithili, HindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Telephone code06223 postal_code = 843106

Pokharaira is a village in Muzaffarpur, Muzaffarpur, in the Indian state of Bihar.

Population

In 2001, the population was 10,865. It is estimated that 97% are Hindu and 3% Muslim. The literacy rate is 64%, including 38.94% female and 66.51% male.

Climate

The climate is semi-tropical monsoon. The months of May to June are hot and December to January are cold.

Crops

The village has many Litchi and Mango plantations.

Utilities

Electricity and potable water are available from private firms and mostly hand pumps.

Places of interest

Visitors explore Narsingh Sthan and the Kanu temple of Palwaiya Dham and mine block.

Transport

There is no public transportation in the village.

Education

The state operates a teacher training School. The government operates RPS Government 10+2 School, three primary schools and two middle schools.

Health Centre

A primary health center and hospital are there.

References

• "GIDHA Village POKHRAIRA Panchayat SARAIYA Block, Muzaffarpur Bihar India". Brandbihar.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.