Koste Kh. - Mangaon, Raigad

Koste Kh. is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Mangaon and around 90 km from Alibag. Koste Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koste Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koste Kh. is 554584. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.98 hectares and falls under the 402120 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Koste Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Koste Kh. village had a total population of 951 people, including 475 males and 476 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 71.78% and female literacy at 56.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Koste Kh.

Koste Kh. 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 Koste Kh.

Koste Kh. 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 Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Koste Kh. is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Koste Kh. is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koste Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Koste Kh.

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

FAQs about Koste Kh.