Kochra

Kochra is a village located in Hat Gamharia subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Hat Gamharia (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Kochda is the gram panchayat of Kochra village.

Here you can discover what makes Kochra unique in its vibrant Hat Gamharia-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kochra’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 Kochra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kochra is 378019. The village spans a total geographical area of 534 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833214. Hat Gamharia is nearest town to Kochra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kochra 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 Chaibasa 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 Kochra

Population of Kochra

According to the 2011 Census, Kochra has a total population of about 2,195, with approximately 1,106 males and 1,089 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 311 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 456. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.18%, with male literacy at about 69.44% and female literacy near 46.74%. There are around 456 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kochra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kochra

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

Nearby Villages of Kochra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kochra