Koshane - Karjat, Raigad

Koshane is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from Karjat and around 71 km from Alibag. Umroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koshane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koshane is 553660. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.34 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Koshane

According to the 2011 Census, Koshane village had a total population of 846 people, including 435 males and 411 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 77.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Koshane

Koshane 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 Koshane

Koshane 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 Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Koshane is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Koshane is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koshane

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

Health Facilities in Koshane

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

FAQs about Koshane