Poshma (Sheo, Barmer)
Poshma | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,202 ha (2,970 acres) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 344011[1] |
| Village code | 02086900 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-04 |
| Website | barmer |
Poshma is a small village of 1202 hectares in Sheo Tehsil in Barmer district in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Poshma depends on BARMER, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, One Well supply, One tank, One tubewell, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Poshma is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Poshma's pin code is 344011[4], and village code is 02086900. The area of Poshma is segregated as 1117.91 hectares unirrigated, the 79.84 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 4.24 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Poshma has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Poshma is a census village in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 400 and has total administration over 61 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Poshma has 90 children, 46 boys and 44 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 14 (3.50%) males constitute 10 (2.50%) of the population and females 4 (1.0%).
Medical facility
- Poshma has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 225 people are literate in Poshma out of which 150 are males and 75 are females.
Poshma has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 252 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 141 male, 111 female with 180 (71.43%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 110 males and 70 females. 110 males and 70 females are considered as the main cultivators. 72 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Barmer to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 344011 and Post Offices under 344011 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pin Code 344011 and Post Offices under 344011 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "344011 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pincode 344011". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.