Kosmet - Kinwat, Nanded

Kosmet is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kosmate serves as the Village Panchayat for Kosmet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosmet is 544350. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.76 hectares and falls under the 431803 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kosmet

According to the 2011 Census, Kosmet village had a total population of 1,969 people, including 1,003 males and 966 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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 Population1,9691,003966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311166145
Scheduled Castes (SC)1648678
Scheduled Tribes (ST)346169177
Literate Population1,260734526
Illiterate Population709269440

Nearby Villages of Kosmet

Kosmet 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)
Walki Kh.North1.57 km
KolhariWest2.41 km
Karanji IslampurSouth-East2.81 km
Ramji Naik TandaWest3.06 km
Hudi (islapur)South3.31 km
Kupti KhEast3.37 km
IslapurNorth3.82 km
SangviNorth-East3.92 km
SonwadiSouth-East4.74 km
PangriNorth-West5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosmet

Kosmet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saharsrakund, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Kosmet is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kosmet is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosmet

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kosmet 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 Kosmet

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

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

FAQs about Kosmet

Where is Kosmet located?

Kosmet village is located in Kinwat Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kosmet?

The Village Panchayat of Kosmet is Kosmate.

What is the pincode of Kosmet?

The pincode of Kosmet is 431803.

What is the population of Kosmet?

Kosmet had a total population of 1,969, including 1,003 males and 966 females.

How many households are there in Kosmet?

Kosmet had 415 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kosmet?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosmet was 76.00%. Male literacy was 87.69% and female literacy was 64.07%.