Kohaka - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Kohaka is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Kohka-82 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohaka is 468194. The village covers a total geographical area of 797.5 hectares and falls under the 484555 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kohaka

According to the 2011 Census, Kohaka village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 563 males and 543 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.14%, with male literacy at 70.51% and female literacy at 34.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 888.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohaka

Kohaka 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 Kohaka

Kohaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Kohaka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Kohaka is about 38 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 Kohaka

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

Health Facilities in Kohaka

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

FAQs about Kohaka