Kosamala - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Kosamala is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kosamala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosamala is 580177. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi(orissa) is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kosamala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kosamala

According to the 2011 Census, Kosamala village had a total population of 2,246 people, including 1,139 males and 1,107 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.08%, with male literacy at 70.55% and female literacy at 47.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosamala

Kosamala 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 Kosamala

Kosamala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi(orissa) to Kosamala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kosamala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosamala

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

Health Facilities in Kosamala

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

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