Kochare - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kochare is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kochare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochare is 525514. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.48 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Khetiya (m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kochare

According to the 2011 Census, Kochare village had a total population of 1,463 people, including 711 males and 752 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.30%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 39.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,395.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochare

Kochare 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 Kochare

Kochare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetiya (m.p.) to Kochare is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kochare is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochare

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

Health Facilities in Kochare

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

FAQs about Kochare