Kokpur - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kokpur is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kokpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokpur is 447839. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.63 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kokpur

As per Census 2011, Kokpur village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 550 males and 552 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 427 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokpur

Kokpur 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 Kokpur

Kokpur 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 Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Kokpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokpur

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

Health Facilities in Kokpur

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

FAQs about Kokpur