Kohkabod - Devkar, Bemetara

Kohkabod is a village situated in the Devkar tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Saja and around 60 km from Durg. Khurus Bod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohkabod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohkabod is 442144. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.04 hectares and falls under the 491993 pincode. Saja is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kohkabod

According to the 2011 Census, Kohkabod village had a total population of 607 people, including 307 males and 300 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.73%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohkabod

Kohkabod 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 Kohkabod

Kohkabod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saja to Kohkabod is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kohkabod is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohkabod

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

Health Facilities in Kohkabod

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

FAQs about Kohkabod