Kokanajhar - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Kokanajhar is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bodarabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokanajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokanajhar is 446663. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.1 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kokanajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kokanajhar village had a total population of 448 people, including 229 males and 219 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.43%, with male literacy at 69.35% and female literacy at 54.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokanajhar

Kokanajhar 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 Kokanajhar

Kokanajhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kokanajhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kokanajhar is about 30 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 Kokanajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kokanajhar

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

FAQs about Kokanajhar