Kochale - Mokhada, Palghar

Kochale is a village situated in the Mokhada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from Mokhada and around 110 km from Thane. Karegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochale is 552008. The village covers a total geographical area of 1055.92 hectares and falls under the 401604 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kochale

As per Census 2011, Kochale village has a total population of 1,077 people, consisting of 607 males and 470 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 774 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 664 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kochale are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,077607470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548668
Scheduled Castes (SC)23615482
Scheduled Tribes (ST)664330334
Literate Population659432227
Illiterate Population418175243

Nearby Villages of Kochale

Kochale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DapurSouth-West3.84 km
MalSouth-East4.16 km
Met YelyachiNorth6.68 km
MokhavaneSouth7.24 km
Chinchale KhaireEast7.37 km
GomgharNorth-West8.30 km
SawardeWest8.66 km
ShirolSouth8.77 km
Take DeogaonNorth-East9.13 km
SayadeNorth9.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kochale

Kochale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.3, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Kochale is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kochale is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kochale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kochale

Where is Kochale located?

Kochale village is located in Mokhada Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kochale?

The Gram Panchayat of Kochale is Karegaon.

What is the pincode of Kochale?

The pincode of Kochale is 401604.

What is the population of Kochale?

Kochale has a total population of 1,077, including 607 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Kochale?

There are 218 households in Kochale.

What is the literacy rate in Kochale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kochale is 61.19%. Male literacy is 71.17% and female literacy is 48.30%.