Kosmanda - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kosmanda is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Palari and around 85 km from Raipur. Kosmanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmanda is 443941. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.94 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kosmanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kosmanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kosmanda village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 741 males and 746 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosmanda

Kosmanda 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 Kosmanda

Kosmanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Kosmanda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kosmanda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosmanda

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

Health Facilities in Kosmanda

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

FAQs about Kosmanda