Kohari - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kohari is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kohari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohari is 203143. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.63 hectares and falls under the 222146 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kohari 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohari

According to the 2011 Census, Kohari village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 575 males and 562 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.25%, with male literacy at 75.10% and female literacy at 45.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohari

Kohari 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 Kohari

Kohari 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 Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Kohari

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

Health Facilities in Kohari

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

FAQs about Kohari