Kokpur
Kokpur is a village located in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from Kanker, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kokpur village. As per 2009 stats, Kokpur village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kokpur unique in its vibrant Kanker-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Kokpur’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 Kokpur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kokpur is 447839. The village spans a total geographical area of 444.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494334. Kanker is nearest town to Kokpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
As per 2019 stats, Kokpur village comes under Kanker assembly & parliamentary constituency.
Google Map of Kokpur
Population of Kokpur
According to the 2011 Census, Kokpur has a total population of about 1,102, with approximately 550 males and 552 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 427. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.97%, with male literacy at about 74.91% and female literacy near 61.05%. There are around 273 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kokpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,102 | 550 | 552 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 65 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 427 | 207 | 220 |
| Literate Population | 749 | 412 | 337 |
| Illiterate Population | 353 | 138 | 215 |
Connectivity of Kokpur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kokpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kokpur 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kokpur
Knowing the nearby villages of Kokpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kokpur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kokpur
- Where is Kokpur located?
- Kokpur village is situated in Kanker Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kokpur?
- Kokpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kokpur?
- The pincode of Kokpur is 494334, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kokpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kokpur is 1,102, with 550 males and 552 females.
- How many households are there in Kokpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kokpur village has a total of 273 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kokpur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kokpur is 67.97%. The male literacy rate is 74.91%, while the female literacy rate is 61.05%.