Kosmi - Chhura, Gariyaband

Kosmi is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Chhura and around 100 km from Raipur. Kosmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmi is 445313. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.92 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kosmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kosmi village had a total population of 919 people, including 436 males and 483 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.79%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosmi

Kosmi 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 Kosmi

Kosmi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Kosmi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kosmi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosmi

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

Health Facilities in Kosmi

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

FAQs about Kosmi