Kosir - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kosir is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarangarh and around 67 km from Raigarh. Kosir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosir is 435288. The village covers a total geographical area of 867.01 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kosir 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kosir village had a total population of 4,755 people, including 2,325 males and 2,430 females, living in 1,250 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 82.90% and female literacy at 57.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosir

Kosir 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 Kosir

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kosir. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kosir is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kosir is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosir

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

Health Facilities in Kosir

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Kosir