Kosla - Nardiganj, Nawada

Kosla is a village situated in the Nardiganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nardiganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Kosla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosla is 257460. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 805109 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kosla

As per Census 2011, Kosla village has a total population of 4,398 people, consisting of 2,259 males and 2,139 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 689 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,305 literate and 2,093 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kosla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kosla

Kosla 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 Kosla

Kosla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohamadpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Kosla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Kosla is about 28 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 Kosla

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

Health Facilities in Kosla

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

FAQs about Kosla