Kosmi - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Kosmi is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Rategaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmi is 497628. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.69 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kosmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kosmi village had a total population of 784 people, including 367 males and 417 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 72.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kosmi. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Kosmi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kosmi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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