Kosara - Pauni, Bhandara

Kosara is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Kosara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosara is 537314. The village covers a total geographical area of 961 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kosara

According to the 2011 Census, Kosara village had a total population of 2,995 people, including 1,488 males and 1,507 females, living in 719 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 81.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosara

Kosara 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 Kosara

Kosara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lingti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Kosara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Kosara is about 35 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 Kosara

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

Health Facilities in Kosara

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

FAQs about Kosara