Kochara

Kochara is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.6km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Kochara village. As per 2009 stats, Domohona is the gram panchayat of Kochara village.

Here you can discover what makes Kochara unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kochara’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 Kochara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kochara is 309485. The village spans a total geographical area of 313.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raigunj is nearest town to Kochara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kochara 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kochara

Population of Kochara

According to the 2011 Census, Kochara has a total population of about 5,256, with approximately 2,665 males and 2,591 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,079 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 713 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 177. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.17%, with male literacy at about 42.29% and female literacy near 35.97%. There are around 942 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kochara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kochara

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

Nearby Villages of Kochara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kochara