Koshmi - Tamia, Chhindwara

Koshmi is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Singodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koshmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koshmi is 493721. The village covers a total geographical area of 1213.89 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Koshmi

According to the 2011 Census, Koshmi village had a total population of 476 people, including 233 males and 243 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.07%, with male literacy at 53.03% and female literacy at 33.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Koshmi

Koshmi 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 Koshmi

Koshmi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Koshmi is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Koshmi is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koshmi

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

Health Facilities in Koshmi

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

FAQs about Koshmi