Kosgaon - Patur, Akola

Kosgaon is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kosgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosgaon is 530419. The village covers a total geographical area of 917 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kosgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kosgaon

As per Census 2011, Kosgaon village has a total population of 597 people, consisting of 325 males and 272 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 408 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 551 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosgaon

Kosgaon 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 Kosgaon

Kosgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Kosgaon is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kosgaon is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kosgaon

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

FAQs about Kosgaon