Kokankhede - Chandvad, Nashik

Kokankhede is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kokankhede village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokankhede is 550472. The village covers a total geographical area of 1260.71 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kokankhede

According to the 2011 Census, Kokankhede village had a total population of 1,861 people, including 948 males and 913 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokankhede

Kokankhede 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 Kokankhede

Public transport in the Kokankhede is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Kokankhede is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kokankhede is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokankhede

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

Health Facilities in Kokankhede

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

FAQs about Kokankhede