Kosamdehi - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kosamdehi is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kosamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosamdehi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosamdehi is 497956. The village covers a total geographical area of 648.96 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Gondia is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kosamdehi

According to the 2011 Census, Kosamdehi village had a total population of 346 people, including 187 males and 159 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 69.13% and female literacy at 46.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosamdehi

Kosamdehi 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 Kosamdehi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kosamdehi. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondia to Kosamdehi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kosamdehi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosamdehi

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

Health Facilities in Kosamdehi

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

FAQs about Kosamdehi