Nagar Kohra - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Nagar Kohra is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Nagarkohra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagar Kohra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagar Kohra is 440872. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.02 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nagar Kohra

As per Census 2011, Nagar Kohra village has a total population of 1,211 people, consisting of 604 males and 607 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 427 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nagar Kohra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,211604607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1597485
Scheduled Castes (SC)633132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)427220207
Literate Population736426310
Illiterate Population475178297

Nearby Villages of Nagar Kohra

Nagar Kohra 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)
Rangi TolaNorth-West1.43 km
MaharajpurEast1.80 km
Bisahu TolaSouth-West1.85 km
Bapu TolaWest2.01 km
Barchha TolaSouth2.30 km
Kallu TolaSouth-East2.32 km
Jhithra TolaSouth-East3.36 km
JanakpurNorth-East3.53 km
Baniya TolaSouth3.63 km
BhandarpurSouth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagar Kohra

Nagar Kohra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Nagar Kohra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Nagar Kohra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagar Kohra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagar Kohra

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

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

FAQs about Nagar Kohra

Where is Nagar Kohra located?

Nagar Kohra village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagar Kohra?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagar Kohra is Nagarkohra.

What is the pincode of Nagar Kohra?

The pincode of Nagar Kohra is 491557.

What is the population of Nagar Kohra?

Nagar Kohra has a total population of 1,211, including 604 males and 607 females.

How many households are there in Nagar Kohra?

There are 238 households in Nagar Kohra.

What is the literacy rate in Nagar Kohra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagar Kohra is 60.78%. Male literacy is 70.53% and female literacy is 51.07%.