Kokangaon - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Kokangaon is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Shrigonda and around 77 km from Ahmadnagar. Kokangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokangaon is 558467. The village covers a total geographical area of 1635 hectares and falls under the 414401 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kokangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kokangaon village had a total population of 1,826 people, including 921 males and 905 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 61.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kokangaon

Kokangaon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kokangaon

Kokangaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shrigonda Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Kokangaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Kokangaon is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokangaon

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

Health Facilities in Kokangaon

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

FAQs about Kokangaon