Kothimbe - Karjat, Raigad

Kothimbe is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 79 km from Alibag. Kashele serves as the Village Panchayat for Kothimbe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothimbe is 553596. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.47 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kothimbe

According to the 2011 Census, Kothimbe village had a total population of 994 people, including 512 males and 482 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 70.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 634.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothimbe

Kothimbe 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 Kothimbe

Public transport in the Kothimbe is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Kothimbe is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kothimbe is about 79 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 Kothimbe

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

Health Facilities in Kothimbe

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

FAQs about Kothimbe