Kokasara - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Kokasara is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Koksara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokasara is 424037. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kokasara

As per Census 2011, Kokasara village has a total population of 2,305 people, consisting of 1,146 males and 1,159 females. The village has 612 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,630 literate and 675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 611 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokasara

Kokasara 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 Kokasara

Kokasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kokasara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kokasara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokasara

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

Health Facilities in Kokasara

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

FAQs about Kokasara