Kokadi - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kokadi is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhikhapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokadi is 445888. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.28 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kokadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kokadi village had a total population of 612 people, including 303 males and 309 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.07%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 48.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kokadi

Kokadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kokadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kokadi is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Kokadi