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

As per Census 2011, Kohsar village has a total population of 2,015 people, consisting of 1,071 males and 944 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 1,279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 443 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 713 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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