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

As per Census 2011, Kohaka village has a total population of 482 people, consisting of 229 males and 253 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kohaka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population482229253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622735
Scheduled Castes (SC)523022
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247112135
Literate Population347185162
Illiterate Population1354491

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Wadgaon Alias GaneshpurWest1.10 km
Jamnara(maseli)North1.54 km
GahanegataNorth-East1.57 km
TahakatolaSouth-West2.13 km
BoriEast2.21 km
BelgaonWest2.54 km
Chhuriya DongriSouth-East2.59 km
HudukdumaNorth-East2.80 km
ChandagotaNorth-West2.87 km
BanjariSouth3.05 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kohaka

Where is Kohaka located?

Kohaka village is located in Korchi Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kohaka?

Kohaka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kohaka?

The pincode of Kohaka is 441209.

What is the population of Kohaka?

Kohaka has a total population of 482, including 229 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Kohaka?

There are 96 households in Kohaka.

What is the literacy rate in Kohaka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kohaka is 71.99%. Male literacy is 80.79% and female literacy is 64.03%.