Kohsar - Chenani, Udhampur

Kohsar is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Kosar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohsar is 004993. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.8 hectares and falls under the 182161 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kohsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kohsar

According to the 2011 Census, Kohsar village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,071 males and 944 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.26%, with male literacy at 56.98% and female literacy at 31.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohsar

Kohsar 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 Kohsar

Kohsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Kohsar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Kohsar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohsar

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

Health Facilities in Kohsar

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

FAQs about Kohsar