Kochgiria

Kochgiria is a village located in Bhagawangola I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Bhagawangola are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kochgiria village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Mahisasthali is the gram panchayat of Kochgiria village.

Here you can discover what makes Kochgiria unique in its vibrant Bhagawangola I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Kochgiria’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kochgiria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kochgiria is 314481. The village spans a total geographical area of 243.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742135. Jiaganj is nearest town to Kochgiria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kochgiria village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhagabangola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kochgiria

Population of Kochgiria

According to the 2011 Census, Kochgiria has a total population of about 4,606, with approximately 2,372 males and 2,234 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 813 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.28%, with male literacy at about 54.60% and female literacy near 56.00%. There are around 1,012 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kochgiria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kochgiria

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kochgiria. As per the 2011 stats, Kochgiria had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kochgiria

Knowing the nearby villages of Kochgiria helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kochgiria.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kochgiria