Kokare - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kokare is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kokare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokare is 565322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1069 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kokare

According to the 2011 Census, Kokare village had a total population of 3,220 people, including 1,574 males and 1,646 females, living in 751 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 90.42% and female literacy at 73.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokare

Kokare 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 Kokare

Kokare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kokare is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kokare is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokare

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

Health Facilities in Kokare

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

FAQs about Kokare