Kochra - Hat Gamharia, West Singhbhum

Kochra is a village situated in the Hat Gamharia subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Hat Gamharia and around 45 km from Chaibasa. Kochda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochra is 378019. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 833214 pincode.

Kochra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kochra

According to the 2011 Census, Kochra village had a total population of 2,195 people, including 1,106 males and 1,089 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.78%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochra

Kochra 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 Kochra

Kochra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Kochra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochra

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

Health Facilities in Kochra

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

FAQs about Kochra