Kohane - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Kohane is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Akola and around 146 km from Ahmadnagar. Kohane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohane is 557279. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 422610 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kohane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohane

As per Census 2011, Kohane village has a total population of 987 people, consisting of 442 males and 545 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,233 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 904 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kohane are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population987442545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)893554
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904409495
Literate Population660328332
Illiterate Population327114213

Nearby Villages of Kohane

Kohane is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SomalwadiEast1.49 km
ShindeWest2.04 km
VihirSouth-West2.09 km
GhotiNorth-East3.35 km
WagdariNorth-West3.69 km
PalsundeSouth-East3.76 km
TaleSouth-West3.84 km
Khadki Bk.North-West3.92 km
ShilvandiNorth-East4.20 km
Khadki Kh.North-West4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kohane

Kohane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Kohane is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Kohane is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohane

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kohane village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kohane

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kohane village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kohane

Where is Kohane located?

Kohane village is located in Akole Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kohane?

Kohane is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kohane?

The pincode of Kohane is 422610.

What is the population of Kohane?

Kohane has a total population of 987, including 442 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Kohane?

There are 173 households in Kohane.

What is the literacy rate in Kohane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kohane is 66.87%. Male literacy is 74.21% and female literacy is 60.92%.