Kosam - Bhalki, Bidar

Kosam is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Kosam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosam is 599951. The village covers a total geographical area of 972.78 hectares and falls under the 585413 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kosam

According to the 2011 Census, Kosam village had a total population of 1,622 people, including 843 males and 779 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.37%, with male literacy at 76.67% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Kosam 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

Kosam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur Deccan, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Kosam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Kosam is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosam

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

Health Facilities in Kosam

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Kosam