Kokarda - Anjangaon Surji, Amravati

Kokarda is a village situated in the Anjangaon Surji tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjangaon Surji and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kokarda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokarda is 531849. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 444705 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kokarda

According to the 2011 Census, Kokarda village had a total population of 1,944 people, including 971 males and 973 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.19%, with male literacy at 92.97% and female literacy at 81.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokarda

Kokarda 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 Kokarda

Kokarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Kokarda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kokarda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokarda

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

Health Facilities in Kokarda

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

FAQs about Kokarda