Kosduna - Jobat, Alirajpur

Kosduna is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Kosduna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosduna is 505057. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.82 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kosduna

As per Census 2011, Kosduna village has a total population of 1,482 people, consisting of 766 males and 716 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 1,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,481 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kosduna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,482766716
Child Population (0–6 yrs)305154151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,481766715
Literate Population457289168
Illiterate Population1,025477548

Nearby Villages of Kosduna

Kosduna 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BetwasaWest1.59 km
HardaspurEast2.30 km
UmriSouth2.56 km
JaisingpurNorth2.60 km
DegaonWest3.04 km
BhilkhediNorth-West3.31 km
BilasaNorth3.67 km
Kasba JobatSouth-West3.72 km
SewariyaSouth-East3.75 km
JameriNorth-East4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosduna

Kosduna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Kosduna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Kosduna is about 45 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 Kosduna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kosduna

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

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

FAQs about Kosduna

Where is Kosduna located?

Kosduna village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kosduna?

Kosduna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kosduna?

The pincode of Kosduna is 457990.

What is the population of Kosduna?

Kosduna has a total population of 1,482, including 766 males and 716 females.

How many households are there in Kosduna?

There are 234 households in Kosduna.

What is the literacy rate in Kosduna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosduna is 30.84%. Male literacy is 37.73% and female literacy is 23.46%.