Kokale - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Kokale is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kokale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokale is 568799. The village covers a total geographical area of 5458 hectares and falls under the 416405 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Kokale

According to the 2011 Census, Kokale village had a total population of 4,442 people, including 2,282 males and 2,160 females, living in 921 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.01%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokale

Kokale 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 Kokale

Kokale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Kokale is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kokale is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokale

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

Health Facilities in Kokale

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

FAQs about Kokale