Kokwar village, Aamabeda tehsil | Pincode 494665

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

URMILA MANDAVi

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LGD code: 448131
Pincode: 494665
Post office: Antagarh
Population: 89
Households: 21
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 42
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Raipur: 145 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 413 km
Nearest railway station: Antagarh · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Narayanpur Veterinary Hospital · 29 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kokwar compares

By population, Kokwar ranks #67 of 71 villages in Aamabeda mandal.

Literacy rate

37.1%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Kokwar: 37.1%
Aamabeda mandal: 36.4%
Uttar Bastar Kanker district: 60.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

−87 vs mandal average

Kokwar: 935
Aamabeda mandal: 1,022

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.8 vs mandal average

Kokwar: 4.2
Aamabeda mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kokwar at a glance

Kokwar is a village of 89 people in 21 households (Census 2011) in Aamabeda tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, the 67th-largest of 71 villages in Aamabeda tehsil. Literacy is 37%, about the same as the tehsil average of 36% and the sex ratio is 935 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre, 20 km from Antagarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 494665, served by Antagarh post office; the LGD village code is 448131. The nearest hospital or health centre is Narayanpur Veterinary Hospital, 29 km away. The sarpanch is URMILA MANDAVi, and the village votes in Keshkal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Neelkanth Tekam. The population is estimated at 105 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kokwar · this village	89	37%	—
Tuskal · Aamabeda	278	43%	1.5 km N
Sawalwahi · Dhanora	254	33%	2 km E
Kawagaon · Dhanora	443	30%	3.2 km N
Tamorra · Aamabeda	191	13%	4.8 km S
Dundabedma · Dhanora	812	23%	5.3 km E
Kotkodo · Aamabeda	164	23%	5.7 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kokwar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ANTAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 52
Distance to district HQ (km): 132
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 52
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): AARA
Total area (ha): 146.67
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 31.35

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kokwar

LGD code: 448131
Pincode: 494665
Post office: Antagarh
Population (Census 2011): 89
Population (projected 2026): 105
Households: 21
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Coordinates: 19.98263°N, 81.29407°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keshkal
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Neelkanth Tekam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: URMILA MANDAVi
Block / Mandal: Aamabeda

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Uttar Bastar Kanker district level

Then & Now

Kokwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

105

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 89Census 2011
Households: 21Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1052026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 252026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,131NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kokwar

Mandal centre

Aamabeda · ≈ 5.5 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Bastar Kanker · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h 1 min by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur145 kmcapital
Hyderabad413 km
Chennai775 km
Kolkata787 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAntagarh20 km
Hospital / PHCNarayanpur Veterinary Hospital29 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India38 km
Petrol pumpAgni Bricks38 km
CollegeGovt. Gaind Singh55 km
Police stationPolice Station57 km

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

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Chhattisgarh CM directs collectors to keep roads motorable during monsoon

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg
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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor
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Woman, Two Brothers Arrested For Killing Her Paramour In Chhattisgarh Village
ETV Bharat7 days ago

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People often ask about Kokwar

What is the pincode of Kokwar?

The pincode of Kokwar, Aamabeda tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh is 494665. The post office is Antagarh.

Which post office delivers to Kokwar?

Mail for Kokwar is delivered through Antagarh post office, pincode 494665, in Aamabeda tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kokwar located?

Kokwar is a village in Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Kokwar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kokwar village has a population of 89 across 21 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kokwar?

The current sarpanch of Kokwar gram panchayat is URMILA MANDAVi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kokwar in?

Kokwar falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kokwar in?

Kokwar falls under the Keshkal assembly constituency (AC #82) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Kokwar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kokwar village is 37.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kokwar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kokwar village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kokwar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kokwar, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kokwar from Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre?

Kokwar is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Bastar Kanker district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kokwar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kokwar village is 448131.

How big is Kokwar compared to other villages in Aamabeda tehsil?

Kokwar ranks 67 of 71 villages in Aamabeda tehsil by Census 2011 population (89 residents).

How far is Kokwar from Raipur?

Kokwar is about 145 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 189 km.

How far is Kokwar from Hyderabad?

Kokwar is about 413 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 537 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kokwar?

Antagarh is the nearest railway station to Kokwar, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kokwar?

Narayanpur Veterinary Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kokwar, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kokwar?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kokwar, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kokwar?

Agni Bricks is the nearest petrol pump to Kokwar, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Who is the MLA of Kokwar?

Kokwar falls under Keshkal assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Neelkanth Tekam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kokwar?

Kokwar is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Kokwar in 2026?

Kokwar is estimated at 105 people in 2026, up about 18% from 89 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kokwar in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Kokwar in Uttar Bastar Kanker district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kokwar?

URMILA MANDAVi is the sarpanch of Kokwar gram panchayat, Aamabeda tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Aamabeda tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)