Kothare - Shahapur, Thane

Kothare is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kothare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothare is 552775. The village covers a total geographical area of 2246 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kothare

According to the 2011 Census, Kothare village had a total population of 2,138 people, including 1,081 males and 1,057 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.44%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 67.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,714.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothare

Kothare 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 Kothare

Kothare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Kothare is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kothare is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothare

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

Health Facilities in Kothare

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

FAQs about Kothare