Kochas
Kochas | |
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Town | |
Kochas Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°15′0″N 83°55′0″E / 25.25000°N 83.91667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Rohtas |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.7209 km2 (3.3672 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,597 |
| • Density | 2,476.5/km2 (6,414.0/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 821112 |
| Telephone code | 06184 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Sasaram |
| Sex ratio | 1000 / 898 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 51.26% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sasaram |
| Climate | Mixed Climate (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 43 °C (109 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 23 °C (73 °F) |
Kochas is a town and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar state, India. It is located at an elevation of 69 m above MSL. National Highway 319 (old NH-30) passes through Kochas. The nearest airport is Varanasi Airport (105 km). The most famous cultural event of Kochas is Krishn Lila, also known as "Kans Lila". Beside Krishn Lila other famous cultural activities are Chhath Puja, Durga Puja and other religious functions. Kochas's Surya Mandir sun temple is identity of Kochas. It was established on 1 October (SS).
As of 2011, the population of Kochas was 21,597, in 3,287 households, making it the largest village in Rohtas district. The entire block had a population of 170,025. The nearest major city is Sasaram, the Rohtas district headquarters.