pojam

Pojam is a small village located in the municipality of Nišava, within the Rasina District of central Serbia. Situated on the southern slopes of the Kopaonik mountain range, the settlement lies at an altitude of approximately 550 meters above sea level and is traversed by the regional road connecting Niš with the town of Kruševac. According to the 2011 census, Pojam had a population of 417 inhabitants, the majority of whom identify as ethnic Serbs, with a minor presence of Roma and other groups.

The village’s origins date back to the Ottoman period, when it was recorded in tax registers as a modest agrarian community. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Pojam experienced gradual growth linked to the development of fruit orchards and livestock breeding, activities that remain central to its local economy. Small-scale agriculture, particularly the cultivation of plums, apples, and raspberries, provides both subsistence and modest commercial output for the residents.

Pojam hosts a primary school that serves the surrounding rural area, and the local cultural center organizes traditional folklore events and religious celebrations tied to the Serbian Orthodox calendar. The settlement is also noted for its proximity to natural attractions, including hiking trails in the Kopaonik foothills and nearby thermal springs, which attract occasional visitors from the region. Despite limited infrastructure, Pojam maintains a close‑knit community characterized by traditional customs and a reliance on agriculture.