Kokerama - Bisra, Sundargarh

Kokerama is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tulsikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokerama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokerama is 384534. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kokerama

As per Census 2011, Kokerama village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 291 males and 292 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 502 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokerama

Kokerama 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 Kokerama

Kokerama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalulata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kokerama is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kokerama is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokerama

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

Health Facilities in Kokerama

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

FAQs about Kokerama