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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kochale village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 607 males and 470 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 82.92% and female literacy at 56.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 664.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kochale