Kosmi - Katangi, Balaghat

Kosmi is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kosmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmi is 497274. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kosmi

As per Census 2011, Kosmi village has a total population of 1,715 people, consisting of 857 males and 858 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,207 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosmi

Kosmi 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 Kosmi

Kosmi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Kosmi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kosmi is about 40 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 Kosmi

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

Health Facilities in Kosmi

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

FAQs about Kosmi