Kochari - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Kochari is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kochari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochari is 203002. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kochari 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 Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kochari

According to the 2011 Census, Kochari village had a total population of 3,216 people, including 1,630 males and 1,586 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.15%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochari

Kochari 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 Kochari

Kochari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kochari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kochari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochari

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

Health Facilities in Kochari

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

FAQs about Kochari