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

As per Census 2011, Kokare village has a total population of 3,220 people, consisting of 1,574 males and 1,646 females. The village has 751 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,379 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kokare are given below:

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