Korochi is a census town near Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur district Maharashtra.

Korochi
city
Korochi is located in Maharashtra
Korochi
Korochi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 16°43′48″N 74°26′18″E / 16.73°N 74.4382°E / 16.73; 74.4382
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur
Government
 • TypeRural
 • BodyCongress
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,136
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[1] Korochi had a population of 28,136. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Korochi has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 60%. In Korochi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education edit

The most popular Marathi or English medium school in Korochi is Ratna Deep High school & jr. college kabnur The town boasts of few Marathi Medium schools and one English Medium CBSE School called New Generation Innovative School, which also follows the Day Boarding pattern, by Mrs. Vijaya Mohan.

References edit

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

Speciality edit

Most of the people here depends on 'Construction Worker' as it has more population are illiterates. And also depend on, 'Powerloom' is nearer to the Manchester city Ichalkaranji.

It has transformed from village to suburb of Ichalkaranji City. Ichalkaranji City Border is just 1-2 km from Korochi. It has co-operative banks branch, Insurance Office, Post Office, Schools, Colleges and all necessary infrastructure to boast as suburb of Ichalkaranji. It is developing fast and will be part of Ichalkaranji City in much time

Major Areas edit

1. Sanyukta Colony 2. Lokmanya Nagar 3. Korochi Gaobhag 4. Bhairavnath Shikshan Samuh Korochi ( BSS) 4. Chavare Mala 5. Dhangar Mal 6. Vivekanand Nagar 7. Chavanwadi 8. shivnager 9. Sai Colony 10. Siddarth Nagar 11. Pawale mala 12. Shivaji nagar 13. Kolsa karkhana 14. Ratnparvati Vasahat

Edited By Rajkumar Jaypal Magdum