Kosalnar - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Kosalnar is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Koshalnar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosalnar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosalnar is 451287. The village covers a total geographical area of 2064.16 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Barsur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kosalnar

As per Census 2011, Kosalnar village has a total population of 1,748 people, consisting of 836 males and 912 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 1,529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,700 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosalnar

Kosalnar 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 Kosalnar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kosalnar. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barsur to Kosalnar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kosalnar is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosalnar

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

Health Facilities in Kosalnar

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

FAQs about Kosalnar