pochera

Pochera is a proper noun used as a place name and as a surname in parts of South Asia. In geographic usage, the name is associated with a locality in the Indian subcontinent and with natural features that take their name from that locality.

One notable referent is Pochera Falls, a waterfall described in travel and geographical sources. The falls are named after the nearby locality that shares the same name, illustrating how place names are transferred to natural features.

Pochera is also found as a surname among some communities in the region. In public records, genealogical sources, and biographical listings, individuals bearing the name are documented, though it is not among the most common surnames.

Etymology and transliteration: The origin of the toponym Pochera is not clearly documented in widely available sources. As with many place names in South Asia transliterated into English, spellings and pronunciations vary across maps and records.

Usage: Beyond geography and surnames, the term may appear in historical references and local histories in the languages of the region.