Kohara - Manjhi, Saran

Kohara is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Baleshara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohara is 233391. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 841205 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohara

According to the 2011 Census, Kohara village had a total population of 3,689 people, including 1,819 males and 1,870 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.09%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohara

Kohara 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 Kohara

Kohara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daudpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kohara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kohara is about 28 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 Kohara

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

Health Facilities in Kohara

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

FAQs about Kohara