Kokadi - Mahasamund

Kokadi is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Khatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokadi is 446138. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.21 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Tumgaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kokadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kokadi

As per Census 2011, Kokadi village has a total population of 333 people, consisting of 173 males and 160 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kokadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population333173160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533122
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477473
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241113
Literate Population17410668
Illiterate Population1596792

Nearby Villages of Kokadi

Kokadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PachpediNorth-East0.99 km
Nawagaon Alias PachpediEast1.63 km
KhattaNorth1.72 km
RamkhedaSouth-East2.38 km
SidhiSouth-West2.82 km
ThumsaNorth-West3.15 km
Parsa Pali Alias NawagaonSouth-West3.35 km
SalihabhathaNorth-East3.53 km
ManpurNorth-East3.55 km
PataimataNorth3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kokadi

Kokadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumgaon to Kokadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kokadi is about 37 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 Kokadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kokadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kokadi

Where is Kokadi located?

Kokadi village is located in Mahasamund Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kokadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kokadi is Khatta.

What is the pincode of Kokadi?

The pincode of Kokadi is 493551.

What is the population of Kokadi?

Kokadi has a total population of 333, including 173 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Kokadi?

There are 84 households in Kokadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kokadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kokadi is 52.25%. Male literacy is 61.27% and female literacy is 42.50%.