Kocha

Kocha is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Tebo is the gram panchayat of Kocha village.

Here you can discover what makes Kocha unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kocha’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 Kocha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kocha is 377158. The village spans a total geographical area of 133.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Kocha village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kocha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kocha

Population of Kocha

According to the 2011 Census, Kocha has a total population of about 253, with approximately 116 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 1181 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.08%, with male literacy at about 73.28% and female literacy near 48.91%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kocha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kocha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kocha. As per the 2011 stats, Kocha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kocha

Knowing the nearby villages of Kocha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kocha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kocha