Koknara - Paikmal, Bargarh

Koknara is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Paikamal and around 125 km from Bargarh. Paikmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koknara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koknara is 379768. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Koknara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Padampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koknara

According to the 2011 Census, Koknara village had a total population of 1,405 people, including 693 males and 712 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Koknara

Koknara 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 Koknara

Koknara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Koknara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Koknara is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koknara

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

Health Facilities in Koknara

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

FAQs about Koknara