Kohani - Niwas, Mandla

Kohani is a village situated in the Niwas tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwas and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Kohani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohani is 492546. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.75 hectares and falls under the 481885 pincode. Niwas is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kohani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kohani

According to the 2011 Census, Kohani village had a total population of 1,183 people, including 592 males and 591 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.72%, with male literacy at 68.10% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 968.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohani

Kohani 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 Kohani

Kohani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jamtara Paraswara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwas to Kohani is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Kohani is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohani

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

Health Facilities in Kohani

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

FAQs about Kohani