Kosamghat Village - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Kosamghat is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Koshamghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosamghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosamghat is 434672. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.77 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kosamghat

As per Census 2011, Kosamghat village has a total population of 984 people, consisting of 474 males and 510 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 815 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosamghat

Kosamghat 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 Kosamghat

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kosamghat. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kosamghat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kosamghat is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosamghat

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

Health Facilities in Kosamghat

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

FAQs about Kosamghat