Kokra

Kokra is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kokra village. As per 2009 stats, Serpur is the gram panchayat of Kokra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kokra is 309732. The village spans a total geographical area of 169.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Kokra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kokra 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 Hemtabad 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 Kokra

Population of Kokra

According to the 2011 Census, Kokra has a total population of about 1,331, with approximately 712 males and 619 females. The sex ratio is around 869 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 730 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 190. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.77%, with male literacy at about 62.22% and female literacy near 46.20%. There are around 279 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kokra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kokra

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

Nearby Villages of Kokra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kokra