Kachkoli - Murbad, Thane

Kachkoli is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kachkoli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachkoli is 553273. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.45 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kachkoli 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 Kachkoli

According to the 2011 Census, Kachkoli village had a total population of 869 people, including 431 males and 438 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.34%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 51.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 665.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachkoli

Kachkoli 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 Kachkoli

Public transport in the Kachkoli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Kachkoli is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kachkoli is about 68 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 Kachkoli

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

Health Facilities in Kachkoli

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

FAQs about Kachkoli