Kohka - Tirodi, Balaghat

Kohka is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kohka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohka is 497355. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.52 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kohka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohka

According to the 2011 Census, Kohka village had a total population of 1,269 people, including 635 males and 634 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.16%, with male literacy at 93.73% and female literacy at 78.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohka

Kohka 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 Kohka

Kohka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Kohka is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kohka is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohka

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

Health Facilities in Kohka

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

FAQs about Kohka