Kohara - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Kohara is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Kohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohara is 206992. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.18 hectares and falls under the 232108 pincode. Dhanapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohara

According to the 2011 Census, Kohara village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 851 males and 837 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.18%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 67.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohara

Kohara 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 Kohara

Public transport in the Kohara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhanapur to Kohara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Kohara is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohara

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

Health Facilities in Kohara

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

FAQs about Kohara