Kohkapal - Bakavand, Bastar

Kohkapal is a village situated in the Bakavand tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakawand and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Kohkapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohkapal is 449462. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.8 hectares and falls under the 494221 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kohkapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kohkapal village had a total population of 1,936 people, including 962 males and 974 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.45%, with male literacy at 63.41% and female literacy at 35.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,486.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohkapal

Kohkapal 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 Kohkapal

Kohkapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Kohkapal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Kohkapal is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohkapal

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

Health Facilities in Kohkapal

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

FAQs about Kohkapal