Kosthua - Kashi Chak, Nawada

Kosthua is a village situated in the Kashi Chak subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashi Chak and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Chandi Nawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosthua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosthua is 257658. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 805113 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kosthua

According to the 2011 Census, Kosthua village had a total population of 721 people, including 339 males and 382 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.09%, with male literacy at 50.19% and female literacy at 27.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosthua

Kosthua 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 Kosthua

Kosthua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashi Chak, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Kosthua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Kosthua is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosthua

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

Health Facilities in Kosthua

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

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