Kosgaon - Bhokardan, Jalna

Kosgaon is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Kosgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosgaon is 547308. The village covers a total geographical area of 764 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kosgaon

As per Census 2011, Kosgaon village has a total population of 2,124 people, consisting of 1,115 males and 1,009 females. The village has 463 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,253 literate and 871 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Kosgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Kosgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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