Kohawan - Khusrupur, Patna

Kohawan is a village situated in the Khusrupur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khusrupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Chaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohawan is 246277. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 803202 pincode. Khusru Pur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kohawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kohawan

According to the 2011 Census, Kohawan village had a total population of 3,188 people, including 1,715 males and 1,473 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.21%, with male literacy at 48.26% and female literacy at 26.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohawan

Kohawan 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 Kohawan

Kohawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khusropur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khusru Pur to Kohawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Kohawan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohawan

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

Health Facilities in Kohawan

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

FAQs about Kohawan