Kohra - Kasya, Kushinagar

Kohra is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Kohra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohra is 189184. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.71 hectares and falls under the 274402 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kohra

As per Census 2011, Kohra village has a total population of 1,379 people, consisting of 709 males and 670 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 903 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,379709670
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1818992
Scheduled Castes (SC)1177542
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522626
Literate Population903548355
Illiterate Population476161315

Nearby Villages of Kohra

Kohra 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)
Mathia NaraipurEast1.11 km
Mathia TapsiSouth-East1.18 km
Baij NathpurWest1.26 km
JiganiSouth-West1.34 km
Sadi KhurdNorth-West1.53 km
TadawaNorth-East1.57 km
JiganaSouth-West1.67 km
Shivpur BuzurgSouth-East1.86 km
Shivpur DihSouth-East2.28 km
BahorapurWest2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kohra

Kohra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Padrauna, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Kohra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohra

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

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

Health Facilities in Kohra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kohra

Where is Kohra located?

Kohra village is located in Kasya Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kohra?

Kohra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kohra?

The pincode of Kohra is 274402.

What is the population of Kohra?

Kohra has a total population of 1,379, including 709 males and 670 females.

How many households are there in Kohra?

There are 214 households in Kohra.

What is the literacy rate in Kohra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kohra is 65.48%. Male literacy is 77.29% and female literacy is 52.99%.