Kohra - Parsa, Saran

Kohra is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Banauta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohra is 234095. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.93 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kohra

According to the 2011 Census, Kohra village had a total population of 1,238 people, including 647 males and 591 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.66%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohra

Kohra 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 Kohra

Kohra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kohra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kohra is about 38 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 Kohra

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

Health Facilities in Kohra

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

FAQs about Kohra