Kochari - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Kochari is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Hukkeri and around 50 km from Belgaum. Kocheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochari is 597577. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.43 hectares and falls under the 591340 pincode. Hukkeri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kochari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yemkanmardi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kochari

According to the 2011 Census, Kochari village had a total population of 4,450 people, including 2,260 males and 2,190 females, living in 908 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 79.48% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochari

Kochari 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 Kochari

Kochari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hukkeri to Kochari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kochari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochari

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

Health Facilities in Kochari

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

FAQs about Kochari