Kokasand - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Kokasand is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Karchhana and around 35 km from Allahabad. Nidauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokasand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokasand is 162497. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.7 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kokasand

According to the 2011 Census, Kokasand village had a total population of 773 people, including 409 males and 364 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 62.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokasand

Kokasand 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 Kokasand

Kokasand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheerpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Kokasand is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Kokasand is about 35 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 Kokasand

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

Health Facilities in Kokasand

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

FAQs about Kokasand