Jharia Kocha Village Overview
Jharia Kocha is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.1 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gorabari is the Gram Panchayat for Jharia Kocha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jharia Kocha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharia Kocha is 329031. The village covers a geographical area of 119.6 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Jharia Kocha
Population & Demographics of Jharia Kocha
This section provides population and demographic details of Jharia Kocha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 535 | 272 | 263 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 83 | 44 | 39 |
| Literate Population | 411 | 228 | 183 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 44 | 80 |
Key population details of Jharia Kocha village are given below:
- Jharia Kocha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 535, including approximately 272 males and 263 females, with a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 83 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jharia Kocha village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.82%.
- There are around 114 households in Jharia Kocha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jharia Kocha
Transport facilities help residents of Jharia Kocha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jharia Kocha
The following villages are located close to Jharia Kocha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jharia Kocha
- Where is Jharia Kocha located?
- Jharia Kocha village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jharia Kocha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jharia Kocha is Gorabari (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jharia Kocha?
- The pincode of Jharia Kocha is 722140.
- What is the population of Jharia Kocha?
- Jharia Kocha has a total population of 535, including 272 males and 263 females.
- How many households are there in Jharia Kocha?
- There are 114 households in Jharia Kocha.
- What is the literacy rate in Jharia Kocha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharia Kocha is 76.82%. Male literacy is 83.82% and female literacy is 69.58%.