Kodai - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Kodai is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Ghazipur and around 31 km from Ghazipur. Kodai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodai is 204828. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.51 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kodai 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 Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kodai

According to the 2011 Census, Kodai village had a total population of 2,872 people, including 1,418 males and 1,454 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.07%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 56.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8721,4181,454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)514268246
Scheduled Castes (SC)668348320
Scheduled Tribes (ST)823943
Literate Population1,605918687
Illiterate Population1,267500767

Nearby Villages of Kodai

Kodai 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)
SewthaEast1.09 km
DondsarNorth-West1.72 km
FephraSouth-East1.83 km
NonaraWest1.83 km
SingeraNorth-East2.14 km
TejpuraSouth2.23 km
KisunpurNorth-West2.44 km
PanditaWest2.69 km
DurkhushiSouth-West2.90 km
BelsariEast3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodai

Kodai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Kodai is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Kodai is about 31 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 Kodai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kodai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kodai

Where is Kodai located?

Kodai village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kodai?

Kodai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kodai?

The pincode of Kodai is 233226.

What is the population of Kodai?

Kodai had a total population of 2,872, including 1,418 males and 1,454 females.

How many households are there in Kodai?

Kodai had 419 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kodai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodai was 68.07%. Male literacy was 79.83% and female literacy was 56.87%.