Pokari Kheri
Pokari Kheri (पोकरी खेड़ी) or Ponkar Kheri (पोंकर खेड़ी), is a village of around 3500 population, in Jind district of Haryana, under Jind Tehsil.
Location
It is situated 14 km away from Jind. The total geographical area of village is 988 hectares. Jind is nearest town to Ponkar Kheri.
Origin
The Founders
History
According to the Puranic tradition, Parasurama, the son of Jamadagni, founded it. The worship of gods and ancestors here is rewarded with the merit of Asvamedha sacrifice. Other places of religious significance here are Kapila Mahayaksha, one of the dwarpalas and his wife Ulukhalamekhala.
Jat Gotras
Jat Monuments
Population
Ponkar Kheri has a total population of 3,616 peoples. There are about 648 houses in Ponkar Kheri village.
Notable Persons
External Links
References
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