Kochari - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kochari is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Khochri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochari is 565964. The village covers a total geographical area of 1227 hectares and falls under the 415802 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kochari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kochari

As per Census 2011, Kochari village has a total population of 1,417 people, consisting of 663 males and 754 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 943 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochari

Kochari 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 Kochari

Kochari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kochari is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kochari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochari

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

Health Facilities in Kochari

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

FAQs about Kochari