Kokban - Roha, Raigad

Kokban is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Roha Ashtami and around 55 km from Alibag. Kokban village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokban is 554314. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kokban

According to the 2011 Census, Kokban village had a total population of 703 people, including 354 males and 349 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 62.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokban

Kokban 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 Kokban

Kokban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Kokban is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kokban is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokban

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

Health Facilities in Kokban

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

FAQs about Kokban