Kosir Chhote Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kosir Chhote is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Sarangarh and around 46 km from Raigarh. Thakurdia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosir Chhote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosir Chhote is 435535. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.11 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kosir Chhote 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 Kosir Chhote

As per Census 2011, Kosir Chhote village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 328 males and 348 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kosir Chhote are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 676 328 348
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 53 27 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) 65 26 39
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 84 46 38
Literate Population 469 260 209
Illiterate Population 207 68 139

Nearby Villages of Kosir Chhote

Kosir Chhote 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TulsidihNorth-East0.94 km
TamandihSouth-West1.13 km
JharmundaSouth1.30 km
NaurangpurNorth-West1.41 km
Kenwtin DhondhiWest1.75 km
ThakurdiyaWest1.77 km
AmjharSouth-East1.91 km
KataradihNorth2.06 km
JogidipaSouth2.11 km
BhimsendihEast2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosir Chhote

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kosir Chhote. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kosir Chhote is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kosir Chhote is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosir Chhote

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kosir Chhote

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kosir Chhote

Where is Kosir Chhote located?

Kosir Chhote village is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kosir Chhote?

The Gram Panchayat of Kosir Chhote is Thakurdia.

What is the pincode of Kosir Chhote?

The pincode of Kosir Chhote is 496445.

What is the population of Kosir Chhote?

Kosir Chhote has a total population of 676, including 328 males and 348 females.

How many households are there in Kosir Chhote?

There are 171 households in Kosir Chhote.

What is the literacy rate in Kosir Chhote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosir Chhote is 69.38%. Male literacy is 79.27% and female literacy is 60.06%.