Kosampani - Bichhiya, Mandla

Kosampani is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Thoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosampani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosampani is 493279. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.65 hectares and falls under the 481995 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kosampani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kosampani

According to the 2011 Census, Kosampani village had a total population of 895 people, including 458 males and 437 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.82%, with male literacy at 72.11% and female literacy at 44.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 667.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population895458437
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306070
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)667337330
Literate Population450287163
Illiterate Population445171274

Nearby Villages of Kosampani

Kosampani 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)
BudhanwaraSouth1.22 km
Kanhari KalanNorth-West1.64 km
JhulupNorth2.17 km
ThondaSouth-West2.74 km
Kanhari KhurdNorth-West2.85 km
Bundeli KhohSouth-East3.38 km
SurehalaNorth-West4.02 km
RamhepurSouth4.14 km
Urdali Ryt.South4.17 km
GubriSouth-West4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosampani

Kosampani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Kosampani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Kosampani is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosampani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kosampani

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

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

FAQs about Kosampani

Where is Kosampani located?

Kosampani village is located in Bichhiya Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kosampani?

The Gram Panchayat of Kosampani is Thoda.

What is the pincode of Kosampani?

The pincode of Kosampani is 481995.

What is the population of Kosampani?

Kosampani had a total population of 895, including 458 males and 437 females.

How many households are there in Kosampani?

Kosampani had 228 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kosampani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosampani was 58.82%. Male literacy was 72.11% and female literacy was 44.41%.