Kosrangi - Mahasamund

Kosrangi is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kosrangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosrangi is 446218. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.05 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kosrangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kosrangi

As per Census 2011, Kosrangi village has a total population of 1,623 people, consisting of 839 males and 784 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,061 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,623839784
Child Population (0–6 yrs)229123106
Scheduled Castes (SC)20097103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477671
Literate Population1,061619442
Illiterate Population562220342

Nearby Villages of Kosrangi

Kosrangi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sirgidi JamliNorth2.06 km
KeshwaSouth-West2.38 km
KhattiSouth2.81 km
JhalkhamahriyaNorth-West2.95 km
BoriyajharWest3.15 km
UmardaNorth3.70 km
KonaSouth-West3.70 km
MudmarNorth-West4.06 km
ArandNorth4.20 km
MamabhanchaEast4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosrangi

Kosrangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kosrangi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kosrangi is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosrangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kosrangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kosrangi

Where is Kosrangi located?

Kosrangi village is located in Mahasamund Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kosrangi?

Kosrangi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kosrangi?

The pincode of Kosrangi is 493445.

What is the population of Kosrangi?

Kosrangi has a total population of 1,623, including 839 males and 784 females.

How many households are there in Kosrangi?

There are 381 households in Kosrangi.

What is the literacy rate in Kosrangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosrangi is 65.37%. Male literacy is 73.78% and female literacy is 56.38%.