Kohka - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kohka is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Seoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohka is 490645. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.33 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohka

According to the 2011 Census, Kohka village had a total population of 521 people, including 264 males and 257 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kohka is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kohka is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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