Chokak - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Chokak is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Chokak village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokak is 567302. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 416118 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chokak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatkanangle Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chokak

According to the 2011 Census, Chokak village had a total population of 3,227 people, including 1,632 males and 1,595 females, living in 670 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 82.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chokak

Chokak 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 Chokak

Chokak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkaranji to Chokak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Chokak is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chokak

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

Health Facilities in Chokak

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

FAQs about Chokak