Kosale - Kalyan, Thane

Kosale is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kosale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosale is 552921. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.6 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Kosale

According to the 2011 Census, Kosale village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 630 males and 607 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.52%, with male literacy at 93.31% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosale

Kosale 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 Kosale

Kosale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kosale is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kosale is about 67 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 Kosale

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

Health Facilities in Kosale

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

FAQs about Kosale