Kokanpur
Kokanpur is a village located in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 30km away from Kanker, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kokanpur village. As per 2009 stats, Kokanpur village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kokanpur unique in its vibrant Kanker-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Kokanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kokanpur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kokanpur is 447801. The village spans a total geographical area of 513.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495116. Kanker is nearest town to Kokanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
As per 2019 stats, Kokanpur village comes under Kanker assembly & parliamentary constituency.
Google Map of Kokanpur
Population of Kokanpur
According to the 2011 Census, Kokanpur has a total population of about 1,424, with approximately 713 males and 711 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 183 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 148 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 430. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.47%, with male literacy at about 75.46% and female literacy near 61.46%. There are around 340 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kokanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,424 | 713 | 711 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 183 | 96 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 148 | 65 | 83 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 430 | 225 | 205 |
| Literate Population | 975 | 538 | 437 |
| Illiterate Population | 449 | 175 | 274 |
Connectivity of Kokanpur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kokanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kokanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kokanpur
Knowing the nearby villages of Kokanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kokanpur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kokanpur
- Where is Kokanpur located?
- Kokanpur village is situated in Kanker Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kokanpur?
- Kokanpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kokanpur?
- The pincode of Kokanpur is 495116, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kokanpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kokanpur is 1,424, with 713 males and 711 females.
- How many households are there in Kokanpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kokanpur village has a total of 340 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kokanpur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kokanpur is 68.47%. The male literacy rate is 75.46%, while the female literacy rate is 61.46%.