Kosamdih - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kosamdih is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Baramkela and around 59 km from Raigarh. Kotara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosamdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosamdih is 435672. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.52 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kosamdih

According to the 2011 Census, Kosamdih village had a total population of 376 people, including 186 males and 190 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosamdih

Kosamdih 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 Kosamdih

Kosamdih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kosamdih is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kosamdih is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosamdih

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

Health Facilities in Kosamdih

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

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