Kosam Kunda - Sarsiwa, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kosam Kunda is a village situated in the Sarsiwa tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 39 km from Bilaigarh and around 210 km from Raipur. Kosamkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosam Kunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosam Kunda is 444347. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.07 hectares and falls under the 493559 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kosam Kunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kosam Kunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kosam Kunda village had a total population of 1,327 people, including 672 males and 655 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.48%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 46.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosam Kunda

Kosam Kunda 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 Kosam Kunda

Kosam Kunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Kosam Kunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kosam Kunda is about 210 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosam Kunda

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

Health Facilities in Kosam Kunda

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

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