Kothare village, Shahapur taluka | Pincode 421601

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LGD code: 552775
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population: 2,138
Households: 423
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,040
Distance to district centre: 84 km
Distance to mandal centre: 149 km
Distance to Mumbai: 79 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 579 km
Nearest railway station: Khardi · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC Dolkhamb · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kothare compares

By population, Kothare ranks #21 of 222 villages in Shahapur mandal.

Literacy rate

66.8%

+4.1% vs mandal average

Kothare: 66.8%
Shahapur mandal: 62.7%
Thane district: 74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

978

+11 vs mandal average

Kothare: 978
Shahapur mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kothare: 5.1
Shahapur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kothare at a glance

Kothare is a village of 2,138 people in 423 households (Census 2011) in Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, the 21st-largest of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka. Literacy is 67%, 4 points above the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 978 women per 1,000 men. It lies 84 km from the Thane district centre, 49 km from Nandiwali Tarf Pachanand, the nearest town, 11 km from Khardi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 421601, served by Shahapur (Thane) post office; the LGD village code is 552775. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC Dolkhamb, 12 km away. The village votes in Vaijapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb. The population is estimated at 2,521 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kothare · this village	2,138	67%	—
Pingalwadi · Shahapur	162	56%	7.4 km NE
Pingalwadi · Dindori	645	64%	7.4 km NE
Dalkhan · Shahapur	1,644	70%	10.2 km NW
Dalkhan · Dapoli	123	58%	10.2 km NW
Bedisgaon · Karjat	1,462	53%	11.8 km S
Bedisgaon · Shahapur	904	67%	11.8 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kothare

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Igatpuri
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 78
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 2,246
Irrigated area (ha): 716
Forest area (ha): 1,270

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kothare

LGD code: 552775
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population (Census 2011): 2,138
Population (projected 2026): 2,521
Households: 423
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 978
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Coordinates: 19.51178°N, 73.47054°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Aurangabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vaijapur
Member of Parliament: Sandipanrao Bhumre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb
Block / Mandal: Shahapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Thane district level

Then & Now

Kothare — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,138

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,521

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

423

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

499

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,138Census 2011
Households: 423Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4992026 projection
Active job cards: 32,161MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 15,848MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Thane district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thane district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thane district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kothare

Mandal centre

Shahapur · ≈ 149 km

≈ 5 h 6 min by car · 6 h 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thane · ≈ 84 km

≈ 2 h 53 min by car · 3 h 26 min by bike

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Nearest town · 36,163 people

Nandiwali Tarf Pachanand · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 58 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai79 kmcapital
Hyderabad579 km
Bengaluru850 km
Chennai1018 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKhardi11 km
Bus stopKhardi to Vaitarna Dam Stand12 km
Hospital / PHCPHC Dolkhamb12 km
ATM / bankCanara Bank12 km
Petrol pumpFuel12 km
CollegeNarayana Junior College45 km
Police stationKinhavali Police Station18 km

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People often ask about Kothare

What is the pincode of Kothare?

The pincode of Kothare, Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra is 421601. The post office is Shahapur (Thane).

Which post office delivers to Kothare?

Mail for Kothare is delivered through Shahapur (Thane) post office, pincode 421601, in Shahapur taluka, Thane district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kothare located?

Kothare is a village in Shahapur taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Kothare as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kothare village has a population of 2,138 across 423 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothare in?

Kothare falls under the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kothare in?

Kothare falls under the Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC #112) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Kothare?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kothare village is 66.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Kothare?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kothare village is 978 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kothare?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kothare, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kothare from Thane district centre?

Kothare is approximately 84 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thane district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kothare?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kothare village is 552775.

Which is the nearest town to Kothare?

Nandiwali Tarf Pachanand (population 36,163, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Kothare in a straight line.

How big is Kothare compared to other villages in Shahapur taluka?

Kothare ranks 21 of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka by Census 2011 population (2,138 residents).

How far is Kothare from Mumbai?

Kothare is about 79 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 103 km.

How far is Kothare from Hyderabad?

Kothare is about 579 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 753 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kothare?

Khardi is the nearest railway station to Kothare, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kothare?

Khardi to Vaitarna Dam Stand is the nearest bus stop to Kothare, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kothare?

PHC Dolkhamb is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kothare, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kothare?

Canara Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kothare, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kothare?

Fuel is the nearest petrol pump to Kothare, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Kothare?

Kothare falls under Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC 112). The sitting MLA is Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb (Shiv Sena).

Who is the MP for Kothare?

Kothare is in Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Kothare in 2026?

Kothare is estimated at 2,521 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,138 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kothare in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Kothare in Thane district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)