Kohaka - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Kohaka is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kohaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohaka is 538809. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.29 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 71 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 482 people, including 229 males and 253 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 74.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kohaka is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kohaka is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 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