Kosmandi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kosmandi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Palari and around 80 km from Raipur. Kosmandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmandi is 443933. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.77 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kosmandi 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 Kosmandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kosmandi village had a total population of 2,144 people, including 1,082 males and 1,062 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 86.71% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosmandi

Kosmandi 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 Kosmandi

Kosmandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Kosmandi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kosmandi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosmandi

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

Health Facilities in Kosmandi

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

FAQs about Kosmandi