Koila - Gogri, Khagaria

Koila is a village situated in the Gogri subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gogri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Koela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koila is 238767. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 851203 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Koila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beldaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koila

According to the 2011 Census, Koila village had a total population of 8,350 people, including 4,449 males and 3,901 females, living in 1,678 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.33%, with male literacy at 63.70% and female literacy at 41.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Koila

Koila is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Koila

Public transport in the Koila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pasraha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Koila is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Koila is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koila village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Koila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koila village are given below:

FAQs about Koila