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

According to the 2011 Census, Kosgaon village had a total population of 2,124 people, including 1,115 males and 1,009 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 52.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

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